Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX50V

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 3 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades against the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and HX50V is 79 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and HX50V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.