Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-820UZ was revealed 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony S2000
SP-820UZ | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S2000 | SP-820UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony S2000
SP-820UZ | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior measurements 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the S2000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and S2000.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
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 type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $225 |