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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

Olympus SP-810 UZ

Camera summary

The Olympus SP-810 UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on July 27, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 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 Stylus Tough 8000, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ, 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 Stylus SP-820UZ

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

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 Stylus SP-820UZ

Camera summary

The Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 21, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.4 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus SP-810 UZ, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Olympus SP-810 UZ

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

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.

Autofocus specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
No
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
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 - -

Connectivity

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
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-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
AF area
No
Yes
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
AKA - -
announced July 27, 2011 Aug. 21, 2012
Body type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $89.99 $120.00
model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Predecessor model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Successor model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

Lense

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Flash range 6.20 m 15.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
No
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 0.7 fps 2.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed - 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Battery life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery model Li-50B -
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm 117 x 78 x 93 mmmm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 413 grs 485 grs

Screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 460
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 14 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CMOS

Headphone port

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)

Viewfinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder