Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Updated by Sony A77
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 4 years later than the A700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony A700
SP-820UZ | A700 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | December 2007 | Fresher by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
A700 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony A700
SP-820UZ | A700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the A700.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and A700.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus SP-820UZ will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) | 768 gr (1.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail price | $299 | $1,000 |