Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W610
SP-600 UZ | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
W610 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W610
SP-600 UZ | W610 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W610 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |