Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 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- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was launched 19 months after the S2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony S2000
SP-810 UZ | S2000 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
S2000 | SP-810 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony S2000
SP-810 UZ | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the S2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and S2000 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and S2000.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | Li-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $225 |