Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 months before the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony H55
SP-600 UZ | H55 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
H55 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H55
SP-600 UZ | H55 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the H55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and H55.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H55 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $189 | $235 |