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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 6 months earlier than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony HX7V

 SP-610UZ HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 HX7V SP-610UZ 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX7V

 SP-610UZ HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX7V.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and HX7V is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and HX7V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography details
Sony HX7V Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Sony HX7V
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX7V
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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 One One
Pricing at release $299 $499