Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the W570 in the way of 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-W570. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W570 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and W570.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.