Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX100V

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 20 months before the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and HX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.