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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 6 months prior to the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SZ-11

 SP-610UZ SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SZ-11 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11

 SP-610UZ SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the SZ-11.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SZ-11 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 200 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $253