Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850
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![Olympus SP-810 UZ front Olympus SP-810 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-810-UZ/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced April 2010
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.
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The SP-810 UZ was announced 16 months later than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A850
SP-810 UZ | A850 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
A850 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A850
SP-810 UZ | A850 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior 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) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the A850.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and A850 is 78 and 54 respectively.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A850.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will produce extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A850-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-04-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 895 grams (1.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch pricing | $280 | $0 |