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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled very close to the WX30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony WX30

 SP-810 UZ WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WX30 SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX30

 SP-810 UZ WX30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outer 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WX30.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and WX30.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony WX30
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Sony WX30
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX30
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-07-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $259