Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony H55

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony H55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 7 months after the H55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ and the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and H55 is 79 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-610UZ will have an advantage in sensor innovation.