Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ scores against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony HX5
SP-820UZ | HX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX5
SP-820UZ | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside 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) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ against the HX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and HX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and HX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Physical 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, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $275 |