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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 20 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony H70

 SP-820UZ H70 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 H70 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H70

 SP-820UZ H70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the H70.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and H70.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H70 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Sony H70
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
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good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
35
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (22mm)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (485g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony H70
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $199