Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Later Model 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
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

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").

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W560
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W560
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
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 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |