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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung GX-20

 SP-600 UZ GX-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2008More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 GX-20 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung GX-20

 SP-600 UZ GX-20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography highlights
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
29
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
20
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung GX-20
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