Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A6400

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony A6400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 9 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ scores against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the A6400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and A6400 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and A6400.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.