Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony RX100

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled very close to the RX100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades against the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys physical dimensions 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 RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the RX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and RX100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and RX100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 will show extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.