Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 4 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior dimensions 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-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the SH-2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SH-2 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and SH-2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.