Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Launched September 2013
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Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-820UZ was released 12 months prior to the QX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony QX100
| SP-820UZ | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| QX100 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony QX100
| SP-820UZ | QX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outside measurements 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 QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the QX100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and QX100.
Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony QX100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2013-09-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | - |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
| 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 | - | 200 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $268 |