Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000
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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 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 9 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the 9000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus 9000
SP-800 UZ | 9000 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
9000 | SP-800 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus 9000
SP-800 UZ | 9000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the 9000.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and 9000 is 69 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and 9000.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Olympus-Stylus-9000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 9000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 225 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $270 | $300 |