Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A560

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 6 months earlier than the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outside 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 A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and A560.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A560 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.