Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX20V

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SP-610UZ was unveiled 18 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and HX20V is 79 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HX20V.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX20V to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.