Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony QX30

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 4 years before the QX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ scores against the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and QX30 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and QX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to resolve more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.