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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 8 years after the SP-610UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1X grades against the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M1X SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2011Newer by 98 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M1X

 SP-610UZ E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M1X SP-610UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X and the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and SP-610UZ is 54 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and SP-610UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
68
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (997 grams)
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (870 shots)
2 card slots
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition (997 grams)
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" 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 870 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Built-in AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail price $2,999 $299