Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched October 2011
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5
- Successor is Sony NEX-5R

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

The SP-810 UZ was announced 2 months before the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony NEX-5N
SP-810 UZ | NEX-5N |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
NEX-5N | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony NEX-5N
SP-810 UZ | NEX-5N | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | October 2011 | Same age |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features 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 NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5N.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $550 |