Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 24 months prior to the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the WX50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and WX50.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.