Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh PX

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh PX, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 18 months before the PX making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the PX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the PX.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and PX is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh PX to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.