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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 3 years before the XZ-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus XZ-10

 SP-610UZ XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 XZ-10 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10

 SP-610UZ XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external dimensions 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the XZ-10.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and XZ-10 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and XZ-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography details
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (221g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $428