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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sigma SD9

 SP-610UZ SD9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2002More modern by 99 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SD9 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sigma SD9

 SP-610UZ SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SD9.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and SD9 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SD9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-610UZ will produce extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950g)
low MP (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sigma SD9
 Olympus SP-610UZSigma SD9
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $3,001