Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX300

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years before the HX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HX300 is 79 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and HX300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.