Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony G3

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SP-600 UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.