Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX1R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony RX1R
SP-600 UZ | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
RX1R | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 41 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony RX1R
SP-600 UZ | RX1R | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the RX1R.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and RX1R.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX1R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2013-06-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $189 | $2,798 |