Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-610UZ was unveiled 6 years before the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony HX80
SP-610UZ | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
HX80 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | March 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX80
SP-610UZ | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and HX80 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HX80.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 390 photographs |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $368 |