Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-5T

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside dimensions 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony NEX-5T in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and NEX-5T is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.