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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Sony A77 II

 SP-810 UZ A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 A77 II SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedMay 2014July 2011Fresher by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A77 II

 SP-810 UZ A77 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the A77 II.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A77 II is 78 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A77 II will offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Sony A77 II Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (480 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A77 II
 Olympus SP-810 UZSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-07-27 2014-05-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $1,198