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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ W730 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 W730 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W730

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ W730 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the W730.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W730 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and W730.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 good MP (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (122 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W730
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
61
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
 lighter than others in class (122 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
40
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
27
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (122g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W730
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - 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 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
Cost at release $280 $138