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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months before the W510 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W510

 SP-600 UZ W510 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W510 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W510

 SP-600 UZ W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the W510.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and W510.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony W510 Landscape photography advice
29
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony W510
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W510
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $189 $99