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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 6 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SH-2

 SP-800 UZ SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SH-2 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2015February 2010Fresher by 62 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SH-2

 SP-800 UZ SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the SH-2.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SH-2 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
47
great 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 is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
24
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $270 $399