Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung GX-10

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung GX-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 4 years after the GX-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the GX-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the GX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and GX-10 is 78 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and GX-10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ provides a benefit in sensor innovation.