Reasons to choose FE-310
Released in 2008, FE-310 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 122 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus FE-310
vs Olympus SP 600 UZ
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
FE-31028 mm²
SP 600 UZ- Area ratio
- 1.12:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 11.6%
The SP 600 UZ has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FE-310MetricSP 600 UZ
8 MPEffective pixels12.5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.76 µmPixel pitch1.49 µm
3.11 µm²Pixel area2.22 µm²
32.21 MP/cm²Pixel density45.09 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
122 gWeight435 g
xD Picture cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x AA
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP 600 UZ has the larger sensor area. The FE-310 has the lighter body. The SP 600 UZ has the higher effective resolution. The SP 600 UZ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SP 600 UZ
Released in 2010, SP 600 UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.5 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.