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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W710, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 4 months prior to the W710 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony W710

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 W710 SP-820UZ 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W710

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ W710 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external measurements 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 W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ against the W710.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and W710.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

            Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
37
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (114g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
32
 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
55
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than competition (114g)
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
35
 pretty wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
38
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
25
 pretty wide (22mm)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
34
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (114g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony W710 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony W710
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-01-08
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $90