Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-610UZ was released 12 months after the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 6020
SP-610UZ | 6020 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
6020 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 6020
SP-610UZ | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external 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 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the 6020.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and 6020 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and 6020.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $279 |