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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 13 months after the H50 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-600 UZ H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 H50 SP-600 UZ 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H50

 SP-600 UZ H50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the H50.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to result in greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony H50
29
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony H50
20
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $189 $80