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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 2 months before the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony HX100V

 SP-810 UZ HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 HX100V SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX100V

 SP-810 UZ HX100V 
RevealedJuly 2011October 2011Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the HX100V.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX100V to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Sony HX100V
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX100V
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $429