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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was revealed 10 months prior to the RX1R which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ RX1R 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 RX1R SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012Newer by 10 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the RX1R.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and RX1R.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
34
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
82
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
37
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
66
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Sony RX1R Sports photography details
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
53
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery power (270 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
55
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
 heavier than others in class (482 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
35
 decently wide (22mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
66
 focusing manually
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery power (270 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
25
 decently wide (22mm)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 no mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
34
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (482g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony RX1R
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 485g (1.07 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Form of battery - 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $2,798