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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony S2000

 SP-820UZ S2000 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S2000 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony S2000

 SP-820UZ S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
37
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (485 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Sony S2000
55
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony S2000
25
fairly wide (22mm)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (485g)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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