Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 23 months earlier than the RX100 II making 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 RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and RX100 II is 78 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and RX100 II.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.