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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was revealed 13 months after the W220 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W220

 SP-600 UZ W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W220 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W220

 SP-600 UZ W220 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the W220.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and W220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-600 UZ should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W220 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
29
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
20
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W220
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $189 $160