Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W610

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 23 months prior to the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W610.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.