Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Overview
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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony WX50
SP-600 UZ | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WX50 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony WX50
SP-600 UZ | WX50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-30 |
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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $189 | $250 |