Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony S980

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony S980, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior 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 S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the S980.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and S980 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and S980.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.