Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
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").

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SP-800 UZ | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
SZ-30MR | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR
SP-800 UZ | SZ-30MR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | - | 220 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $270 | $279 |