Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A57

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A57, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out very close to the A57 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside 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 A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ and the A57.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and A57 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and A57.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A57 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.