Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A33

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 12 months later than the A33 and 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 A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the A33.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A33 is 78 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and A33.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have an edge in sensor innovation.