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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus 6000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 6000

 SP-610UZ 6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 6000 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6000

 SP-610UZ 6000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6000
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
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