Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W610

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was introduced 4 years before the W610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-590 UZ scores versus the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and W610 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and W610.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W610 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.