Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-810 UZ was introduced 5 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. 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-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| SP-810 UZ | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
| SZ-30MR | SP-810 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR
| SP-810 UZ | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | March 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the SZ-30MR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and SZ-30MR is 78 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and SZ-30MR.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Olympus SZ-30MR |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1700s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 226g (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 | - | 220 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $279 |