Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A55

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 12 months after the A55 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the A55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and A55 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and A55.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A55 will show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.