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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sigma SD9

 SP-810 UZ SD9 
IntroducedJuly 2011November 2002More recent by 106 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SD9 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma SD9

 SP-810 UZ SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the SD9.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SD9 is 78 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and SD9.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will resolve extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Sigma SD9 Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
29
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (950g)
low megapixels (3MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Sigma SD9 Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma SD9
 Olympus SP-810 UZSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2002-11-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $3,001