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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Olympus SP-620 UZ

Camera summary

The Olympus SP-620 UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 10, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 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
0.0 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

1280 x 720

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.

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.

Autofocus specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
No
Af live view
No
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
No
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - 11

Connectivity

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
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-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
AKA - -
announced Jan. 10, 2012 Jan. 6, 2011
Body type Compact Compact
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $135.95 $48.20
model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Predecessor model Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus E-600
Successor model Olympus SP-620 UZ

Lense

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
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-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
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 6.00 m 6.30 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 1.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 4 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Battery life 0 shots 340 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 110 x 74 x 74mm 107 x 73 x 73mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 435 grs 405 grs

Screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
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 16 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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-620 UZ Olympus SP-610UZ
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder