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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony HX400V

 SP-610UZ HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 HX400V SP-610UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX400V

 SP-610UZ HX400V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX400V
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $448