Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 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
- Announced July 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was brought out 23 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony TF1
SP-810 UZ | TF1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
TF1 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TF1
SP-810 UZ | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TF1 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TF1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $280 | $266 |