Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 16 months later than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with 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) and the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the A850.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and A850 is 78 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and A850.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will produce extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.