Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-820UZ was launched 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W330
| SP-820UZ | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| W330 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W330
| SP-820UZ | W330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the W330.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and W330 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and W330.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W330 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $299 | $170 |