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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 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
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 3 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A200

 SP-810 UZ A200 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2008More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A200 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A200

 SP-810 UZ A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera with 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 working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the A200.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and A200 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and A200.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
46
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Sony A200 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A200
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-27 2008-07-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $100