Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL202

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 12 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SL202 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-600 UZ to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SP-600 UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.