Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung TL100

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the TL100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer measurements 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 Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TL100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and TL100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-800 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.