Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB850F

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 23 months before the WB850F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the WB850F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.