Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S2100

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 19 months after the S2100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external dimensions 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 S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the S2100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and S2100 is 78 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and S2100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.