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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 3 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-820UZ H50 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 H50 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H50

 SP-820UZ H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the H50.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and H50.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony H50
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Sony H50
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
35
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, 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 485g (1.07 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $80