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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 7 months before the H90 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony H90

 SP-810 UZ H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 H90 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H90

 SP-810 UZ H90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the H90.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and H90 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and H90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H90 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony H90 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Sony H90 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H90
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $230