Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-100

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 5 years prior to the SP-100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys 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 SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the SP-100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SP-100 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and SP-100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.