Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A850

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 2 years later than the A850 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the A850.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and A850 is 69 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and A850.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will offer more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.