Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A290

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A290, 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 A290 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 months prior to the A290 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outer 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 Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A290 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and A290 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and A290.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A290 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.