Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony A700

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and A700.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern SP-600 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.