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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 14 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1300 grades versus the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A1300 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A1300

 SP-610UZ A1300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A1300 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1300 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 against the SP-610UZ.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A1300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1300
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
26
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 340 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $299