Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W510

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 11 months prior to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W510 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W510.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W510 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W510.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.