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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was announced 20 months later than the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W510

 SP-820UZ W510 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 W510 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W510

 SP-820UZ W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outside 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 W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the W510.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony W510
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (485 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
55
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Sony W510
25
really wide (22mm)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than others (485 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W510
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $99