Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX1

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 19 months prior to the RX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RX1 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and RX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.