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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 2 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W320

 SP-820UZ W320 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 W320 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W320

 SP-820UZ W320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the W320.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and W320 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and W320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-820UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Sony W320 Street photography info
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fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W320 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (22mm)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W320
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $269