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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SP-800 UZ SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SZ-30MR SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SP-800 UZ SZ-30MR 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (226g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus SZ-30MR
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