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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Sony WX5
(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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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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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 sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX5

 SP-600 UZ WX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Sony WX5
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
20
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX5
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony 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
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