Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A390

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A390, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the A390 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A390.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A390 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and A390.

To sum up, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The younger SP-810 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.