Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-600 UZ was announced 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung GX-20
SP-600 UZ | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | January 2008 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
GX-20 | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung GX-20
SP-600 UZ | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the GX-20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and GX-20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will produce more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2008-01-24 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $189 | $850 |