Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony QX1
SP-610UZ | QX1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
QX1 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2011 | More 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 |