Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A550

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A550, one being 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 A550 (14MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 2 months later than the A550 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the A550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the A550.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and A550 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and A550.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A550 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.