Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Released July 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was introduced 6 months prior to the SP-810 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the SP-810 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements 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-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SP-810 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SP-810 UZ is 79 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and SP-810 UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 0.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" 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 photos | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $280 |