Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 3 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WX300 is 79 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.