Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 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
- Released July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was launched 19 months before the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony WX300
SP-810 UZ | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
WX300 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX300
SP-810 UZ | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WX300 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WX300.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $330 |