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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 7 months after the W510 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W510

 SP-810 UZ W510 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 W510 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W510

 SP-810 UZ W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the W510.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W510 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and W510.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W510
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amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W510 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W510
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $99