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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 9 months prior to the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ HX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 HX100V SP-610UZ 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2011Newer by 9 months
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ HX100V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside measurements 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the HX100V.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HX100V is 79 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HX100V.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Portrait photography camera
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
39
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
50
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
39
 amazing zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 long zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
61
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (810mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
 manual focus
 decently wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
26
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
25
 decently wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX100V
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.30 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $429