Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony TX10

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 18 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.