Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A900

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 2 years after the A900 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and A900 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and A900.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.