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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured at a similar time to the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony S2100

 SP-600 UZ S2100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S2100 SP-600 UZ 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2100

 SP-600 UZ S2100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the S2100.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and S2100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Sony S2100
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Sony S2100
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony S2100
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2100
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.00 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $189 $0