Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was announced 13 months after the W370 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W370
SP-610UZ | W370 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
W370 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W370
SP-610UZ | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and W370 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and W370.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-610UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $230 |