Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 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
- Released February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-600 UZ was introduced 5 months before the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony WX5
| SP-600 UZ | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
| WX5 | SP-600 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX5
| SP-600 UZ | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and WX5.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $189 | $250 |