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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony HX5

 SP-600 UZ HX5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HX5 SP-600 UZ 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX5

 SP-600 UZ HX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony HX5 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Sony HX5
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony HX5 Landscape photography features
29
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX5
20
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX5
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $189 $275