• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 616.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-610UZ advantages over Canon SX500

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 195 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX500 advantages over Olympus SP-610UZ

  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 616 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S2800HD

Olympus SP-610UZ
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-610UZ vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Canon SX500
Fujifilm S2800HD
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX500 vs Fujifilm S2800HD

Compared to Nikon L120

Olympus SP-610UZ
Nikon L120
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus SP-610UZ vs Nikon L120

Canon SX500
Nikon L120
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX500 vs Nikon L120

Compared to Olympus SP-720UZ

Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-720UZ
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Canon SX500
Olympus SP-720UZ
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $125
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX500 vs Olympus SP-720UZ

Compared to Canon SX510 HS

Olympus SP-610UZ
Canon SX510 HS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus SP-610UZ vs Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX500
Canon SX510 HS
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX500 vs Canon SX510 HS

Compared to Canon SX420 IS

Olympus SP-610UZ
Canon SX420 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer

Compare Olympus SP-610UZ vs Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX500
Canon SX420 IS
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

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