Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the RX100 VA.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and RX100 VA is 79 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.