Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model 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
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-610UZ was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ grades against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SZ-12
SP-610UZ | SZ-12 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SZ-12 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-12
SP-610UZ | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the SZ-12.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and SZ-12 is 79 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and SZ-12.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SZ-12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $350 |