Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and NX2000 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and NX2000.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.