Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus VG-110

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 12 months prior to the VG-110 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Olympus VG-110. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer measurements 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 VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the VG-110.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and VG-110 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and VG-110.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.