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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-620 UZ SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SP-620 UZ is 79 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $199