Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung ST93

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 14 months before the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outside 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 Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and ST93 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and ST93.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST93 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.