Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5

The following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 months before the HX5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys exterior 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and HX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and HX5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.