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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 4 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ HX50V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 HX50V SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ HX50V 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the HX50V.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and HX50V.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
27
 has manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
50
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 offers face detect focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
36
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (272g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
31
 amazing zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery power (400 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
51
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (420mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 good battery power (400 shots)
 lighter than average in class (272 grams)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
29
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
53
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good battery power (400 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
20
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (272g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX50V
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $189 $439