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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus 1
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 1s (12MP) is very close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was released 4 years prior to the 1s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the 1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus 1s

 SP-810 UZ 1s 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 1s SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011More recent by 45 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 1s

 SP-810 UZ 1s 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 1s in our completely 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 choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the 1s.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 1s is 78 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and 1s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 1s Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Olympus 1s Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus 1s
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus 1s Travel photography information
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
64
good battery power (450 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus 1s Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 1s
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus 1s
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2015-04-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 402g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 450 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $699