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Olympus SP-610UZ Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:405 gBattery life (CIPA):340 shots

Olympus SP-610UZ Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

5.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 78% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus SP-610UZ

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

3.7

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

5.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus SP-610UZ has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

5.9
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.43 µm, which are smaller than those in 67.6% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.7% of cameras.
Base ISO
64
Base ISO
64
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 64 which is lower than that of 95.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
11
N. of focus points
11
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 11 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 60.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 6.5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
Video bitrate
18 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 18 Mbps which is lower than that of 75.6% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
405 g
Weight
405 g
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 405 g which is heavier than 51.5% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
107 mm
Width
107 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 107 mm which is narrower than 71.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
73 mm
Height
73 mm
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 73 mm which is shorter than 50.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
73.2 mm
Thickness
73.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 73.2 mm which is thicker than 66.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 340 shots, which is longer than that of 52.2% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 4x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 12.9 mm narrower
    Width
    107 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (107 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    107 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 12.9 mm narrower
    Width
    107 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (107 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    107 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus SP-610UZ is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Olympus SP-610UZ has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.89 vs 6.2).
    5.89 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 27.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    73.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (73.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    73.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 12 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    11
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (11 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    11 vs 23
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 12 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    18 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    18 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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ephotozine.com
01/04/2011
Summary of the review
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trustedreviews.com
30/04/2011
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whatdigitalcamera.com
01/05/2011
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memeburn.com
20/07/2011
Summary of the review
Very long and semi compact: the Olympus SP-610UZ
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connect-living.de
20/12/2011
Summary of the review
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focus.de
22/12/2011
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lesnumeriques.com
24/05/2011
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muycomputer.com
01/11/2011
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Olympus SP-610UZ

  • Excellent 22x optical zoom, ideal for nature and detail photography
  • Effective built-in image stabilizer, allowing for steady shots in low light
  • Compact, lightweight and handy design, convenient to carry
  • Good value for a bridge camera
  • Super Macro Mode and Creative Magic Filters
  • Beginner-friendly Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode

What we don't like about Olympus SP-610UZ

  • Lack of advanced manual controls (shutter speed/aperture), not suitable for experienced users
  • Optical zoom does not work during video recording if audio is activated
  • Autofocus sometimes slow in various situations
  • The lens cap may come off or cause problems when turning on
  • ISO and exposure settings hidden in the menu

Verdict

The Olympus SP-610UZ is an entry-level compact superzoom camera featuring a 14-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a versatile 22x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 28–616mm. Key characteristics include sensor-shift image stabilisation, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, a 3.0-inch 230k-dot LCD screen, and compatibility with Eye-Fi wireless SD cards. Its primary pros are its impressive zoom reach in a relatively small body, user-friendly 'Magic Filters' for creative effects, and the convenience of being powered by four standard AA batteries. However, notable cons include the lack of an electronic viewfinder (EVF), no manual exposure controls or RAW support, and a fixed LCD screen that can be difficult to view in bright sunlight.

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