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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony TF1

 SP-810 UZ TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TF1 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TF1

 SP-810 UZ TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony TF1 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Sony TF1
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TF1
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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