Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and DP1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and DP1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will render greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ will have a benefit in sensor technology.