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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 18 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 WX350 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ WX350 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the WX350.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and WX350 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and WX350.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Sony WX350
37
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Sony WX350
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
55
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 great battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
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 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 great battery (470 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (22mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than average in class (485g)
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
AE 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $270