Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A230

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 9 months after the A230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has 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 Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony A230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the A230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and A230 is 69 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and A230.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.