Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony T900

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 12 months after the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and T900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SP-600 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.