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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS grades vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX170 IS SP-610UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX170 IS

 SP-610UZ SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX170 IS SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS and the SP-610UZ.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SP-610UZ is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (251g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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lighter than average (251g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $299