Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE
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![Olympus SP-800 UZ front Olympus SP-800 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-800-UZ/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Introduced October 2010
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SP-800 UZ was released 8 months earlier than the G700SE so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Ricoh G700SE
SP-800 UZ | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
G700SE | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Ricoh G700SE
SP-800 UZ | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the G700SE.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G700SE is 69 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and G700SE.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 ID | Li-50B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $270 | $0 |