Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A65

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 10 months later than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior measurements 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.