Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SP-810 UZ was revealed 20 months before the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the NEX-6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-6 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.