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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony G3

 SP-610UZ G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 G3 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony G3

 SP-610UZ G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the G3.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and G3 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and G3.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Sony G3
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony G3
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $200