Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SH-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and SH-1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.