Casio EX-10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was unveiled 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-10 scores versus the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has got outer measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Casio EX-10 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-10 versus the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and SP-610UZ is 83 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and SP-610UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-10 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-610UZ will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher EX-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.