Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sigma SD1

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 7 months prior to the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and SD1 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and SD1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will give you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.