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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced at a similar time to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W560

 SP-610UZ W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W560 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W560

 SP-610UZ W560 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the W560.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and W560 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and W560.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W560
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony W560
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W560
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W560
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $139