Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony HX99

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 8 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores against the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HX99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and HX99 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HX99.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-610UZ featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.