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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 10 years before the TG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus TG-6

 SP-800 UZ TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TG-6 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedMay 2019February 2010Newer by 113 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-6

 SP-800 UZ TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has 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) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the TG-6.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and TG-6 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TG-6.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (253g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VIII
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $270 $449