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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 2 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-810 UZ H50 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 H50 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H50

 SP-810 UZ H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the H50.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
34
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 413g (0.91 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $80