Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W690
SP-600 UZ | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
W690 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W690
SP-600 UZ | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and W690 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and W690.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 94 x 56 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $189 | $297 |