Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W560

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 7 months later than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and W560 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and W560.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.