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.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP 600 UZ
vs Olympus Stylus 1040
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP 600 UZ28 mm²
Stylus 1040- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP 600 UZ and Stylus 1040 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP 600 UZMetricStylus 1040
12.5 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.49 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
2.22 µm²Pixel area2.75 µm²
45.09 MP/cm²Pixel density36.43 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
435 gWeight148 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion (LI-50B) Li-ion battery
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 and Stylus 1040 have the same sensor area. The Stylus 1040 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 Stylus 1040
Released in 2008, Stylus 1040 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 148 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.