Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX10

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the RX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony RX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RX10 is 78 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and RX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.