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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 17 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SP-810 UZ XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 XZ-2 iHS SP-810 UZ 
RevealedDecember 2012July 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 SP-810 UZ XZ-2 iHS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical 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) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and XZ-2 iHS is 78 and 85 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography factors
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (340 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
good battery (340 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (346 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
36
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (346 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2012-12-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 346 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $450