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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SP-810 UZ SH-1 

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

 SH-1 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 SP-810 UZ SH-1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external 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) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the SH-1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SH-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and SH-1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography features
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
37
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $349