Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX100V

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HX100V is 79 and 66 respectively.

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.