Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 550WP

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 14 months later than the 550WP which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the 550WP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the 550WP.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and 550WP is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and 550WP.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.