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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was released 4 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony QX1

 SP-610UZ QX1 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 QX1 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX1

 SP-610UZ QX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the QX1.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and QX1 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and QX1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
Sony QX1 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (440 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony QX1
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery power (440 per charge)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Sony QX1 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (216g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX1
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Alpha QX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Announced 2011-01-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 440 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $500