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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 9 months later than the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony A850

 SP-610UZ A850 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A850 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A850

 SP-610UZ A850 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ against the A850.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and A850 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and A850.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
focusing manually
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Sony A850 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Sony A850 Sports photography factors
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Sony A850 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
weather proofing
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A850 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony A850 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
9
can't record video
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A850
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-04-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 880 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $299 $0