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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 18 months after the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus 6020

 SP-810 UZ 6020 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 6020 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020

 SP-810 UZ 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the 6020.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and 6020 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 6020.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus 6020 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-27 2010-02-02
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $279