Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W550

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and W550 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and W550.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.