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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

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 Tough 8000

mju Tough 8000

Camera summary

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 1, 2009.

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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
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.5 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus SP-810 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-810 UZ

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

640 x 480

Expect recording in 640 x 480 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

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 Tough 8000
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
No
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
No
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
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 Tough 8000
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
AKA - mju Tough 8000
announced July 27, 2011 July 1, 2009
Body type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
brand Olympus Olympus
msrp $89.99 $109.88
model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Predecessor model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Successor model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus SP-810 UZ

Lense

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
No
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Flash range 6.20 m 4.00 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 0.7 fps 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed - -
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
No

Physical

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Battery life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery model Li-50B -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm 95 x 62 x 22mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 413 grs 182 grs

Screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 14 12
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)

Viewfinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder