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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 3 years before the SP-820UZ which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-800 UZ SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SP-820UZ SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ

 SP-800 UZ SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior measurements 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 SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the SP-820UZ.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
quite wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
24
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
25
quite wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (485g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $270 $299