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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was brought out 2 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W370

 SP-820UZ W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 W370 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W370

 SP-820UZ W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got 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) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the W370.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and W370.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (485 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Sony W370
55
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (485g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (22mm)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (485 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $230