Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.