Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 5 months prior to the W650 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W650
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W650
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the W650.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and W650 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W650.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W650 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $140 |