Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V
Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX100V
| SP-810 UZ | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | October 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
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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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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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Sony HX100V Sports photography features
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
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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Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Sony HX100V Vlogging features
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
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
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony 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 |