Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony H200

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months before the H200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside 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 H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the H200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and H200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and H200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H200 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.