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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced within a month of the SZ-11 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SZ-11

 SP-810 UZ SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SZ-11 SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-11

 SP-810 UZ SZ-11 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the SZ-11.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SZ-11 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and SZ-11.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $253