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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was unveiled within a month of the A35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A35

 SP-810 UZ A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A35 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A35

 SP-810 UZ A35 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the A35.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A35 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and A35.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony A35 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
lighter than competitors (415g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Sony A35
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A35
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $598