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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 3 months later than the A580 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the A580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A580

 SP-810 UZ A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A580 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A580

 SP-810 UZ A580 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2011Similar age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A580.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and A580 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and A580.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A580 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Sony A580 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Sony A580 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Sony A580 Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony A580 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony A580 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A580
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Form of battery - 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 One Two
Price at release $280 $848