Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX10

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced very close to the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has 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) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WX10 is 79 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WX10.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.