Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX350

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 7 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and HX350 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and HX350.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX350 to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.