Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 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
- Launched January 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The SP-610UZ was introduced 17 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony A380
SP-610UZ | A380 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
A380 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A380
SP-610UZ | A380 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ against the A380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and A380 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and A380.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The fresher SP-610UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A380 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lb) | 519g (1.14 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | 500 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $899 |