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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 2 years after the W610 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SH-1 grades vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Sony W610

 SH-1 W610 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SH-1

 W610 SH-1 

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Sony W610

 SH-1 W610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-1 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 versus the W610.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and W610.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Sony W610
74
great battery (380 shots)
lighter than others (271g)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
49
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
37
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Sony W610
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-03-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $200