Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 18 months later than the DP2s which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior 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 Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and DP2s is 78 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and DP2s.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will deliver greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.