Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 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
- Launched January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-610UZ was revealed 19 months after the 6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 6000
SP-610UZ | 6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
6000 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6000
SP-610UZ | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the 6000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and 6000 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and 6000.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $259 |