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 VR-320
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP 600 UZ28 mm²
VR-320- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The VR-320 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP 600 UZMetricVR-320
12.5 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.49 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.22 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
45.09 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
435 gWeight158 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLithium-ion rechargeable LI-42B battery 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 VR-320 has the larger sensor area. The VR-320 has the lighter body. The VR-320 has the higher effective resolution. The VR-320 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose VR-320
Released in 2011, VR-320 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 158 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.