Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 17 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical 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 W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and W730 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and W730.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.