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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 12 months after the A560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A560

 SP-810 UZ A560 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A560 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A560

 SP-810 UZ A560 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A560.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A560 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A560.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Sony A560 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Sony A560 Sports photography features
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Sony A560 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 shots)
two card slots
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony A560 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A560
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-07-27 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $280 $650