Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-520 was launched 17 months before the SP-800 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-520 scores versus the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-520 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-520
SP-800 UZ | E-520 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | August 2008 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-520 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-520 against the SP-800 UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and SP-800 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-520 and SP-800 UZ.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-520 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2008-08-20 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 12s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $270 |