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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SZ-11

 SP-800 UZ SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SZ-11 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-11

 SP-800 UZ SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the SZ-11.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and SZ-11 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-11
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $270 $253