Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-800 UZ was brought out 6 years before the TG-4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-4
SP-800 UZ | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
TG-4 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | February 2010 | More modern by 63 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-4
SP-800 UZ | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer 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) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TG-4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and TG-4 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and TG-4.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $270 | $379 |