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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus E-600

Olympus SP-610UZ

Camera summary

The Olympus SP-610UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.9 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
1.7 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus E-600, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus E-600

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus SP-620 UZ, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Olympus SP-620 UZ

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

4 x AA

The battery of this camera can last up to 340 shots per charge with the included 4 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Olympus E-600

Camera summary

The Olympus E-600, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Aug. 30, 2009.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.5 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.7 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus SP-610UZ, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Olympus SP-610UZ

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 7 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

BLS-1

The battery of this camera can last up to 500 shots per charge with the included BLS-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
No
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Yes
Af selective
No
Yes
Af single
No
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 11 7

Connectivity

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Eye-Fi Connected -
DXO color depth 0.0 21.5
DXO dynamic range 0.0 10.3
DXO low light ISO 0.0 541.0
DXO overall score 0.0 55.0

Exposure mode

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
AKA - -
announced Jan. 6, 2011 Aug. 30, 2009
Body type Compact Compact SLR
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $48.20 $0.00
model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Predecessor model Olympus E-600
Successor model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ

Lense

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens Four Thirds
Manual focus
No
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 47

Other features

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
AE bracketing
No
Yes
Aperture priority
No
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
No
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
Yes
External flash
No
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Flash range 6.30 m 12.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
Yes
Max continuous shooting 1.0 fps 4.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 4 60
Shutter priority
No
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Battery life 340 shots 500 shots
Battery model 4 x AA BLS-1
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm 130 x 94 x 60mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 405 grs 515 grs

Screen

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4288 x 3216 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
No
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor resolution 14 12
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch Four Thirds
Sensor type CCD CMOS

Headphone port

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats Motion JPEG -
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -

Viewfinder

Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
viewfinder - Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder