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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 24 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony WX1

 SP-810 UZ WX1 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WX1 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX1

 SP-810 UZ WX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WX1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and WX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WX1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX1
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $149