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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
Olympus SP-610UZ
Camera summary
The Olympus SP-610UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2011.
See full specifications| 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
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
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 SP-620 UZ
Camera summary
The Olympus SP-620 UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 10, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
1.4 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus SP-610UZ, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
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.
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.
Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
No |
| Af multi area | No |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | No |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Connectivity |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 6, 2011 | Jan. 10, 2012 |
| Body type | Compact | Compact |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $48.20 | $135.95 |
| model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Predecessor model | Olympus E-600 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
| Successor model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
Lense |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
No |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | No |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | No |
No |
| Exposure compensation | No |
No |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 6.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Battery life | 340 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Battery type | AA | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm | 110 x 74 x 74mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 405 grs | 435 grs |
Screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 14 | 16 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus SP-610UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |