Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 5 years before the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony QX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and QX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.