Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 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
- Launched July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-810 UZ was revealed 7 months earlier than the TX66 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony TX66
| SP-810 UZ | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
| TX66 | SP-810 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony TX66
| SP-810 UZ | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the TX66.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TX66 is 78 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and TX66.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 0.7fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 | - | 250 images |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $280 | $350 |