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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months before the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-600 UZ SP-610UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the SP-610UZ.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ is 69 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 - 340 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $189 $299