Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 7 months earlier than the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements 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 NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the NEX-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.