Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony TX10

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out at a similar time to the TX10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TX10 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TX10.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.