Reasons to choose SP-610UZ
Released in 2011, SP-610UZ has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 405 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus SP-610UZ
vs Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
SP-610UZ28 mm²
Stylus Tough 6000- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The SP-610UZ and Stylus Tough 6000 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
SP-610UZMetricStylus Tough 6000
14 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.43 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.03 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
49.19 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
405 gWeight179 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageInternal storage
4 x AA batteriesBatteryLithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The SP-610UZ and Stylus Tough 6000 have the same sensor area. The Stylus Tough 6000 has the lighter body. The SP-610UZ has the higher effective resolution. The SP-610UZ is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus Tough 6000
Released in 2009, Stylus Tough 6000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 179 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.