Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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![Olympus SP-800 UZ front Olympus SP-800 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-800-UZ/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 24 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SP-800 UZ | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
SZ-31MR iHS | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
SP-800 UZ | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior measurements 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-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the SZ-31MR iHS.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS is 69 and 89 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and SZ-31MR iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-31MR-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
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 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 |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $270 | $0 |