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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 6 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony WX30

 SP-610UZ WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WX30 SP-610UZ 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX30

 SP-610UZ WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the WX30.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WX30 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX30
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 250 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
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
Retail pricing $299 $259