Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony QX30

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 5 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and QX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.