Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 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
- Released July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was introduced 19 months after the W310 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W310
SP-810 UZ | W310 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
W310 | SP-810 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W310
SP-810 UZ | W310 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the W310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and W310 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and W310.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $280 | $150 |