Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H90

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 3 years earlier than the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outside 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 H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the H90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and H90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H90 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.