Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched January 2013
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
SP-810 UZ | SZ-16 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
SZ-16 iHS | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
SP-810 UZ | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the SZ-16 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SZ-16 iHS is 78 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 | - | 220 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $230 |