Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 8 months earlier than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the HX50V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and HX50V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to offer greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.