Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Renewed by Sony A380
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 21 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony A350
SP-600 UZ | A350 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | June 2008 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
A350 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony A350
SP-600 UZ | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got external 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) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the A350.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and A350.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A350 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SP-600 UZ provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A350 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2008-06-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 674 grams (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $189 | $600 |