Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A560

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 5 months after the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outside 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 Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the A560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and A560 is 79 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and A560.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.