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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 5 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony HX350

 SP-820UZ HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 HX350 SP-820UZ 
RevealedDecember 2016August 2012Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX350

 SP-820UZ HX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus 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 that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the HX350.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and HX350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony HX350
37
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (652g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Sony HX350 Vlogging features
25
really wide (22mm)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (652g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX350
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 652 gr (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 -