Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 4 years before the HX400V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside dimensions 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HX400V is 79 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.