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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony HX300

 SP-600 UZ HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HX300 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX300

 SP-600 UZ HX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outer dimensions 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the HX300.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and HX300.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony HX300 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Sony HX300
36
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony HX300 Sports photography factors
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Sony HX300 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (623g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (623g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX300
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 623 gr (1.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $189 $339