Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
- Announced January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-610UZ
SP-820UZ | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
SP-610UZ | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |