Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX100V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 11 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers 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) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and HX100V.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.