Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A500

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 6 months after the A500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides exterior 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 A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and A500 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and A500.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field harder.