Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5R

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 13 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5R is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-5R.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5R will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.