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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 ZV-1 SP-820UZ 
RevealedMay 2020August 2012Newer by 94 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZV-1 
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical measurements 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 ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the ZV-1.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and ZV-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and ZV-1.
All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography factors
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 MP count good (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
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 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
85
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography advice
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography info
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 quite wide (22mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
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 has manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (22mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone port
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $750