Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A500

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 24 months later than the A500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got 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) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A500 is 78 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A500.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.