Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-600 UZ was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony HX90V
SP-600 UZ | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
HX90V | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | February 2010 | Newer by 63 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX90V
SP-600 UZ | HX90V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the HX90V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and HX90V.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $189 | $440 |