Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX10
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX10 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
- Announced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
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On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SP-820UZ was brought out 12 months prior to the QX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony QX10
| SP-820UZ | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| QX10 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2013 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony QX10
| SP-820UZ | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ and the QX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and QX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and QX10.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 105 gr (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 life | - | 220 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $250 |
