Olympus SP-800UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

      Olympus SP-800UZ

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SP-800UZ and the Olympus SP-610UZ, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SP-800UZ was introduced in February 2010 and Olympus SP-610UZ was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SP-800UZ Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 143 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus SP-610UZ 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SP-800UZ
      4. Advantage of Olympus SP-610UZ
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ.

      PROS

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   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
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SP-800UZ over Olympus SP-610UZ.

      Olympus SP-800UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 100
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 143 vs 11
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 840 mm vs 616 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 22x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 18 cm vs 60 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 12 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs

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      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

      Olympus SP-620UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-565UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm XP200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic FH22
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm Z30
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Samsung CL5
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      1/2.5-inch

      9 MP

      Advantage of Olympus SP-610UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SP-610UZ over Olympus SP-800UZ.

      Olympus SP-800UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz) vs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)

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      Olympus SP-565UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 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 R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 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 R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SP-800UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D Mini
        Light455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SP-800UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-800UZ 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 64 - 3,200 and expands to 64 - 10,000 in boosted mode. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus SP-800UZ has an HDMI and Olympus SP-610UZ has a Type D Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SP-800UZ comes with Li-50B battery pack and Olympus SP-610UZ comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SP-800UZ has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Olympus SP-610UZ has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SP-800UZ, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SP-610UZ. Olympus SP-800UZ can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Olympus SP-610UZ can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Olympus SP-800UZ and 6.30 m on Olympus SP-610UZ..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SP-800UZ body has dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58") and Olympus SP-610UZ body has dimensions of 107 x 73 x 73 mm (4.21 x 2.87 x 2.87"). Olympus SP-800UZ weighs 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz) and Olympus SP-610UZ weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz).

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ

      Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
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      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      POOR
      51
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SP-800UZ and Olympus SP-610UZ and give them scores of 54 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
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      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      47
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Olympus SP-800UZ

      Olympus SP-610UZ

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 455 g (1.0 lb / 16.05 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


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