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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:485 gBattery life (CIPA):330 shots

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of cameras
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

5.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 53% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £310

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.4

Photo Features

18%

4.6

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

5.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.1
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.43 µm
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.43 µm, which are smaller than those in 67.6% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.7% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
56 Mbps
Video bitrate
56 Mbps
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 56 Mbps which is higher than that of 69.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
485 g
Weight
485 g
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 485 g which is heavier than 59.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
116.9 mm
Width
116.9 mm
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 116.9 mm which is narrower than 54.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Height
78 mm
Height
78 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 78 mm which is taller than 53.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
93 mm
Thickness
93 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 93 mm which is thicker than 90.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 330 shots, which is longer than that of 48.1% of cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 4x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 26 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    56 Mbps
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (56 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    56 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 0.04 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.043 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.043 GB vs 0 GB
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • 5.63x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    40 x
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 40 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 40x optical zoom.
    40 x vs 7.1 x
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 5.63x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    40 x
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 40 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 40x optical zoom.
    40 x vs 7.1 x
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • 26 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    56 Mbps
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (56 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    56 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 0.04 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.043 GB
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.043 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 47 mm thicker
    Thickness
    93 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (93 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    93 mm vs 46 mm
  • 90 g heavier
    Weight
    485 g
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (485 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    485 g vs 395 g
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.91 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.43 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.43 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    August 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • 4.2 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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ephotozine.com
15/10/2012
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computerbild.de
29/11/2012
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lesnumeriques.com
06/11/2012
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Undated
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What we like about Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

  • Extremely versatile 40x optical zoom lens (22.4-896mm equivalent) ideal for both wide-angle landscapes and distant subjects
  • Excellent 1080p HD video recording with high-speed frame rate options (up to 240 fps) for slow-motion footage
  • Convenient and widely available AA battery operation
  • Compact and lightweight build, making it highly portable for travel
  • Reliable image stabilization reduces camera shake, particularly useful at maximum zoom

What we don't like about Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ

  • Lacks manual or semi-manual shooting controls, which can be limiting for advanced photographers
  • Slower autofocus speeds in low-light conditions
  • AA batteries can deplete quickly, requiring frequent replacements unless using high-capacity rechargeables
  • Noise can become apparent in low-light environments due to the smaller sensor size

Verdict

The Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ is a versatile bridge camera featuring a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and an expansive 40x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 22.4–896mm. Key characteristics include iHS (Intelligent, High-Sensitivity, and High-Speed) technology for improved low-light performance, dual image stabilisation, a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD screen, and 1080p Full HD video recording with high-speed options up to 240fps. Main pros include its wide-angle 22.4mm lens ideal for landscapes, excellent 1cm macro focusing capabilities, and the convenience of using standard AA batteries. However, notable cons include a lack of manual shooting modes, no electronic viewfinder, and a fixed LCD screen that limits flexible shooting angles.

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