Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 2 months before the NEX-5N which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features 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 NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the NEX-5N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5N is 78 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5N will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.