Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A290

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 14 months later than the A290 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and A290 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A290.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.