Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-820UZ was launched 20 months after the W570 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades against the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W570
| SP-820UZ | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| W570 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W570
| SP-820UZ | W570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the W570.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and W570.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W570 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $299 | $159 |