Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony NEX-7

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony NEX-7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was launched 9 months after the NEX-7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and NEX-7 is 69 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and NEX-7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.