Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony TX1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and TX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.