Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony a1

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 11 years prior to the a1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores against the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external 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 a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the a1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and a1 is 79 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and a1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a1 will give you extra detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.