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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Camera summary
The Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 21, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| 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
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.
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.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.1 out of 5 stars
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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
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.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | No |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | No |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | No |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| HDMI | No |
Yes |
| 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 Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| AF area | Yes |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 21, 2012 | July 27, 2011 |
| Body type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $120.00 | $89.99 |
| model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Predecessor model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
| Successor model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
Lense |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
No |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| 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, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 6.20 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 2.0 fps | 0.7 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | - |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | Li-50B |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93 mmmm | 106 x 76 x 74mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 485 grs | 413 grs |
Screen |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| 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 | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |