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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed within a month of the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony HX9V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 HX9V SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ HX9V 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the HX9V.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and HX9V is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and HX9V.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
61
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (864mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (245g)
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
49
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
27
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
33
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony HX9V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony HX9V
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $328