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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 20 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony WX10

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ WX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 WX10 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX10

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outside 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the WX10.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and WX10 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WX10.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (485g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
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 decently wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
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 decently wide (22mm)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than average in class (485g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX10
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $200