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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 18 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the 6010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 6010

 SP-610UZ 6010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 6010 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6010

 SP-610UZ 6010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the 6010.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and 6010 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and 6010.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6010
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-06 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
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 All around 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $0