Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W350
SP-610UZ | W350 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
W350 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W350
SP-610UZ | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |