Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR800 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was announced 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZR800 grades vs the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the SP-600 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.