Clicky

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SP-810 UZ was revealed 19 months later than the W350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W350

 SP-810 UZ W350 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 W350 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W350

 SP-810 UZ W350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the W350.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W350 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-810 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W350
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony W350 Travel photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W350
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $200