Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-810 UZ was brought out very close to the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony HX7V
SP-810 UZ | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
HX7V | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX7V
SP-810 UZ | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outside 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the HX7V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and HX7V is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and HX7V.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX7V to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $280 | $499 |