Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung MV800

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 19 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features 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) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and MV800 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and MV800.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.