Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W610

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 13 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 versus the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.