Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A100

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is very similar but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 3 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the A100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and A100 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and A100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SP-600 UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.