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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was brought out 13 months after the W350 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W350

 SP-610UZ W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W350 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W350

 SP-610UZ W350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features physical measurements 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 W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the W350.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W350 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and W350.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-610UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W350
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Sony W350
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W350
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $200