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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was launched 13 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony WX150

 SP-610UZ WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WX150 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX150

 SP-610UZ WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WX150.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WX150 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and WX150.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX150
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 240 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $300