Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W510
SP-600 UZ | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
W510 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W510
SP-600 UZ | W510 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |