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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out within a month of the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W370

 SP-600 UZ W370 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W370 SP-600 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W370

 SP-600 UZ W370 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the W370.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Sony W370
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W370
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
20
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W370
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $189 $230