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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 24 months before the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony WX80

					

					

						
 SP-610UZ WX80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

					

					

						
 WX80 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX80

					

					

						
 SP-610UZ WX80 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the WX80.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WX80 is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WX80.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

						Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
39
 long zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony WX80
61
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (616mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
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 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
26
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony WX80 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony WX80
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Style 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $276