Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer dimensions 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.