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 840
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP 600 UZ27 mm²
Stylus 840- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.7%
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
SP 600 UZMetricStylus 840
12.5 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.03 × 4.52
1.49 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
2.22 µm²Pixel area3.41 µm²
45.09 MP/cm²Pixel density29.35 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.74
—Maximum video—
435 gWeight170 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion (LI-42B) 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 has the larger sensor area. The Stylus 840 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 840
Released in 2008, Stylus 840 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.