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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony H55

 SP-600 UZ H55 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 H55 SP-600 UZ 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H55

 SP-600 UZ H55 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
29
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony H55
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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