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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was released 3 years prior to the QX10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony QX10

 SP-810 UZ QX10 
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 QX10 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2011More modern by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony QX10

 SP-810 UZ QX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the QX10.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and QX10 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and QX10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony QX10 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony QX10 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony QX10
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Released 2011-07-27 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $250