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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
50

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ HX80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 HX80 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 SP-610UZ HX80 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
39
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
39
 great zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (390 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
61
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great reach (616mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
 good battery (390 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
40
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
49
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 good battery (390 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
26
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone support
75
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony HX80
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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