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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M1X SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2010More recent by 110 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-M1X SP-800 UZ 
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (870 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
68
great battery life (870 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997 grams)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (870 shots)
2 card slots
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
68
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
heavier than others (997 grams)
24
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus SP-800 UZ
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
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