Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 9000

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 2 years after the 9000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and 9000 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 9000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.