Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Sony W810

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was launched 6 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-590 UZ provides physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Sony W810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ vs the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-590 UZ and W810 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and W810.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.