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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 10 months earlier than the TF1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TF1 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2012More modern by 10 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TF1 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TF1.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and TF1.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
34
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
37
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than others (485 grams)
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Sony TF1
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (240 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
55
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 weather sealing
 includes touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery (240 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
35
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
40
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (240 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic support
 heavier than others (485 grams)
33
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (152g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $266