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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony W310
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W310

 SP-810 UZ W310 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 W310 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W310

 SP-810 UZ W310 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W310
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Sony W310
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W310
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W310
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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