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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 18 months after the 8010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus 8010

 SP-810 UZ 8010 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 8010 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 8010

 SP-810 UZ 8010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside 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) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the 8010.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 8010 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and 8010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Olympus 8010 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proof
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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