Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with external measurements 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WX5 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.