Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SZ-11
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SZ-11 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-11
SP-610UZ | SZ-11 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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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 |