Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX7V

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 17 months before the HX7V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and HX7V is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and HX7V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX7V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.