Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A900

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the A900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A900 will result in extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.