Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and ZV-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.