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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 2 years after the T900 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony T900

 SP-810 UZ T900 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 T900 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony T900

 SP-810 UZ T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has exterior measurements 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 T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the T900.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and T900 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and T900.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Sony T900
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony T900
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $300