Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W380

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 19 months after the W380 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and W380 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W380.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-810 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.