Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A560

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 12 months after the A560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside 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 A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A560 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A560.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.