Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-5

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 2 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ grades against the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ and the NEX-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and NEX-5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and NEX-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The newer SP-820UZ will have an advantage in sensor tech.