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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 9 years earlier than the HX99 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony HX99

 SP-600 UZ HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HX99 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2010More modern by 104 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX99

 SP-600 UZ HX99 
Focus manually More precise focus

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the HX99.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and HX99 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony HX99
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Sony HX99 Street photography factors
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (242 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Sony HX99
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Sony HX99 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Landscape photography camera
29
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX99
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
76
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (242g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony HX99
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
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 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 life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
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