Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 12 months later than the SP-800 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades against the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SP-800 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SP-800 UZ is 79 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-610UZ should have an advantage in sensor technology.