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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled very close to the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony S2000

 SP-600 UZ S2000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S2000 SP-600 UZ 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2000

 SP-600 UZ S2000 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer 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) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the S2000.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and S2000.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Sony S2000 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Sony S2000
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
29
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
20
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2000
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $189 $225