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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 23 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W610

 SP-600 UZ W610 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W610 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W610

 SP-600 UZ W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the W610.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and W610.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W610 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W610
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Sony W610
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W610
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $189 $200