Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Released February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-800 UZ was released 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
SP-800 UZ | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
TG-850 iHS | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | February 2010 | Newer by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS
SP-800 UZ | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the TG-850 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TG-850 iHS is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $270 | $250 |