Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 20 months later than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with physical measurements 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TX100V.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX100V to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.