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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
93 Imaging
45 Features
47 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 3 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS grades vs the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 SX610 HS SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 42 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Canon SX610 HS

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ SX610 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 SX610 HS SP-810 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS against the SP-810 UZ.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SP-810 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SP-810 UZ.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (191g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (450mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (864mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery (270 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $214 $280