Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350
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![Olympus SP-810 UZ front Olympus SP-810 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-810-UZ/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 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
- Released July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 6 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony HX350
SP-810 UZ | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
HX350 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 65 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX350
SP-810 UZ | HX350 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the HX350.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and HX350.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX350 to provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX350-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ X |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.91 pounds) | 652 gr (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $280 | - |