FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 18 months later than the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the T300 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the T300 against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger T300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.