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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SP-810 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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-810 UZ SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
26
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus SP-810 UZ
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