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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 24 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A380

 SP-810 UZ A380 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A380 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A380

 SP-810 UZ A380 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outer 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) while the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the A380.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and A380 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and A380.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The fresher SP-810 UZ provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony A380 Portrait photography advice
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony A380
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Sony A380
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A380
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $899