Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Newer Model is 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
- New Model is Olympus TG-870
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-860, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-800 UZ was unveiled 6 years before the TG-860 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-860
SP-800 UZ | TG-860 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
TG-860 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2010 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-860
SP-800 UZ | TG-860 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TG-860.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and TG-860 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and TG-860.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 224g (0.49 lb) |
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 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 | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $270 | $279 |