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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 23 months earlier than the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony RX100 II

 SP-810 UZ RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 RX100 II SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony RX100 II

 SP-810 UZ RX100 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the RX100 II.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RX100 II is 78 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and RX100 II.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
80
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
37
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $598