Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SP-610UZ was released 12 months before the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony WX70
| SP-610UZ | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| WX70 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX70
| SP-610UZ | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the WX70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WX70 is 79 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WX70.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony WX70
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $299 | $242 |
