Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony TX55

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and TX55 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TX55.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.