Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony T900
SP-810 UZ | T900 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
T900 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony T900
SP-810 UZ | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |