Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A7R IV

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 9 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features 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 Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the A7R IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and A7R IV is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail having an extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.