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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
69 Imaging
36 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 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
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

		

		

			
 TG-4 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2010More modern by 63 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 SP-800 UZ TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
47
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
46
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
46
 amazing zoom range (28-840mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
61
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
41
 really wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
24
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Tough TG-4
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