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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 8 months later than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W610

 SP-820UZ W610 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 W610 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W610

 SP-820UZ W610 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the W610.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and W610.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W610
34
good MP (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony W610
37
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (485g)
56
lighter than average (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
55
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (485g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
35
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony W610
25
quite wide (22mm)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (485g)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W610
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 485g (1.07 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200