Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W550

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced around the same time to the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and W550 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and W550.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.