What battery does the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ use?

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ uses 4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended). When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one.

What memory card does the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ take?

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ uses SD/SDHC/SDXC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2TB (SDXC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards.

Is the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ worth buying used?

It can be worth buying if you want a 14 MP effective Olympus compact from 2012 with 1/2.3-inch CMOS. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying.

How do you transfer photos from the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ?

The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying.

OlympusStylus SP-820UZ

Release year2012
Sensor type1/2.3-inch CMOS

Specs

Release year: 2012
Megapixels: 14 MP effective
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch CMOS
Lens: 22.4-896 mm equivalent, 40x optical zoom, f/3.4-5.7
Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max memory: Up to 2TB (SDXC)
Battery: 4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended)
Size: 116.9 × 78 × 93.2 mm
Weight: Approx. 485 g (with battery and card, CIPA)

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ FAQ

What battery does the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ use?: Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ uses 4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended). When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ take?: Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ uses SD/SDHC/SDXC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 2TB (SDXC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ worth buying used?: It can be worth buying if you want a 14 MP effective Olympus compact from 2012 with 1/2.3-inch CMOS. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Olympus options, compare Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 3000 (mju Tough 3000).
How do you transfer photos from the Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ?: The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ is worth judging as its own Olympus pocket compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.

What owners like

Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ works best when you want small-bag snapshots, flash photos, mirror selfies, and a clean pocket-camera look rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS and 22.4-896 mm equivalent, F3.4-5.7 are the main character of the look.

Common complaints

Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.

What to compare

Compare it with Olympus Stylus 1, Olympus Stylus XZ-10, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Olympus Air A01 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.

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