Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX100

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the QX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers exterior 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 QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and QX100 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and QX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.