Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290 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
- Announced January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-610UZ was announced 23 months later than the W290 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-610UZ scores against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W290
| SP-610UZ | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| W290 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W290
| SP-610UZ | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ features outer 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ and the W290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and W290 is 79 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and W290.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-610UZ is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $299 | $230 |