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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 7 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony TX100V

 SP-810 UZ TX100V 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TX100V SP-810 UZ 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TX100V

 SP-810 UZ TX100V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the TX100V.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TX100V is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX100V to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Sony TX100V
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TX100V
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $380