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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 6 months after the SP-810 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-620 UZ SP-810 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SP-810 UZ SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SP-620 UZ SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and SP-810 UZ is 78 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and SP-810 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
61
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 0.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $280