Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Replacement is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 was announced 2 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1 matches up versus the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
E-M1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 35 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M1
SP-610UZ | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-610UZ
E-M1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 vs the SP-610UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and SP-610UZ is 71 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 497g (1.10 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $799 | $299 |