Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 4 months prior to the NEX-7 which means that they are both 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 NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the NEX-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the NEX-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and NEX-7 is 78 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and NEX-7.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.