Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A560

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was released 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and A560 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and A560.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The newer SP-820UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.