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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled about the same time to the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W570

 SP-610UZ W570 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W570 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W570

 SP-610UZ W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the W570.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and W570 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and W570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W570
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Sony W570
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W570
40
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W570
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $159