Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Launched January 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was brought out within a month of the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ scores against the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony TX100V
SP-610UZ | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus SP-610UZ
TX100V | SP-610UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony TX100V
SP-610UZ | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside measurements 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TX100V is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TX100V.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $380 |