Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was released 9 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M1X grades versus the SP-800 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-M1X | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2019 | February 2010 | More recent by 110 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-M1X
SP-800 UZ | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-M1X | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the SP-800 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and SP-800 UZ is 54 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and SP-800 UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 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 distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 12s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | - |
Battery style | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $2,999 | $270 |