Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.