Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony NEX-6

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and NEX-6.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.