Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100
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34 Features
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony S2100
SP-600 UZ | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
S2100 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony S2100
SP-600 UZ | S2100 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |