Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the SP-800 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR400 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR400 against the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR400 and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR400 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR400 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.