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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 7 months after the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W530

 SP-810 UZ W530 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 W530 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W530

 SP-810 UZ W530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the W530.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and W530 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W530.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-810 UZ should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Sony W530
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W530
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W530 Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W530
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $269