Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX5 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
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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The following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-820UZ was announced 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony WX5
| SP-820UZ | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| WX5 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony WX5
| SP-820UZ | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and WX5.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $250 |