Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will result in more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.