Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A350

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years after the A350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony A350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and A350.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer SP-810 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.