Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 13 months prior to the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SZ-30MR is 69 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.