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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 5 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Sony W800

 SP-600 UZ W800 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W800 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W800

 SP-600 UZ W800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outer 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) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the W800.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and W800 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Sony W800
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screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
29
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
20
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Sony W800
 Olympus SP-600 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $189 $90