Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Announced September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Updated by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 II was revealed 6 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 II grades vs the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-M1 II | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | September 2016 | February 2010 | Newer by 81 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 II
SP-800 UZ | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-M1 II | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the SP-800 UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and SP-800 UZ is 68 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and SP-800 UZ.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 12 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 pounds) | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLH-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $270 |