Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was announced 6 months earlier than the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony WX70
SP-810 UZ | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
WX70 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony WX70
SP-810 UZ | WX70 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WX70 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WX70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
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 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $242 |