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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 8 months earlier than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony HX50V

 SP-820UZ HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 HX50V SP-820UZ 
RevealedApril 2013August 2012Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX50V

 SP-820UZ HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the HX50V.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony HX50V
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (485g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
55
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (22mm)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than average (485 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $439