Olympus SP-610UZ

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    Highlights

    • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Olympus SP-610UZ was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Olympus SP-610UZ can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Olympus SP- series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Olympus SP- series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-620UZ
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    		January
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-810UZ
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    		July
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-610UZ January
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-800UZ
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    		February
    2010    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-600UZ
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    		February
    2010    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-565UZ
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    		January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 6,400 Fixed 2.50"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus SP-590UZ
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    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 64 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus SP-620UZ vs SP-810UZ vs SP-610UZ vs SP-800UZ vs SP-600UZ vs SP-565UZ.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SP-610UZ.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Olympus SP-610UZ to its predecessor SP-600UZ and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-600UZ
    Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 3968 x 2976
    Reachs More Telephoto 616 mm vs 420 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 22x vs 15x
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.5
    Image Stabilization vs
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
    Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 1/2 sec
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Lighter 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) vs 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-600UZ
    Less Focus Points 11 vs 143
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Single Autofocus vs
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/5.4
    Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 18 cm
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Center Weighted Metering vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus SP-610UZ vs SP-600UZ.

    Successor

    In 2012 Olympus SP-610UZ was replaced by Olympus SP-620UZ. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Olympus SP-610UZ and its successor.

    UPGRADES Olympus SP-620UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
    More Powerful Processor TruePic III+ vs TruePic III
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4288 x 3216
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Single Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.3
    Speaker Mono vs
    DOWNGRADES Olympus SP-620UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Reachs More Telephoto 525 mm vs 616 mm
    Less Optical Zoom 21x vs 22x
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.7
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 435 g (0.96 lb / 15.34 oz) vs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Olympus SP-610UZ vs SP-620UZ.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Olympus SP-610UZ has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Olympus SP-610UZ features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus SP-610UZ.

    Olympus SP-565UZ
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Olympus SP-800UZ
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus SP-600UZ
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus SP-620UZ
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus SP-810UZ
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Olympus SP-590UZ
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Olympus SP-610UZ has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type D Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Olympus SP-610UZ comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Olympus SP-610UZ's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


    Flash

    Olympus SP-610UZ has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107 x 73 x 73 mm (4.21 x 2.87 x 2.87"). It weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    107 mm (4.21")

    73 mm (2.87")

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    Olympus SP-610UZ dimensions

    Olympus SP-610UZ for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Olympus SP-610UZ is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    51

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 51 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    56

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Olympus SP-610UZ gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

    Olympus SP-610UZ Evaluation

    We evaluate Olympus SP-610UZ and give score of 51 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    POOR
    47

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 47 for Focusing parameters.

    •   11 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 60 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Olympus SP-610UZ a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


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