Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200
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![Olympus SP-610UZ front Olympus SP-610UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-610UZ/Olympus-SP-610UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
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The SP-610UZ was released 2 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony A200
SP-610UZ | A200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2008 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
A200 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A200
SP-610UZ | A200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical measurements 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 Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the A200.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and A200 is 79 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and A200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-610UZ will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ should have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 572 gr (1.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $100 |