Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 6 months later than the TX66 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.