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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 19 months before the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SP-820UZ SP-610UZ 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-610UZ SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the SP-820UZ.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SP-820UZ is 79 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (485 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
40
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
rather wide (22mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $299