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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony A7R III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 8 years prior to the A7R III and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony A7R III

 SP-800 UZ A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A7R III SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedOctober 2017February 2010More recent by 94 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A7R III

 SP-800 UZ A7R III 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony A7R III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the A7R III.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and A7R III is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and A7R III.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R III will give you greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Sony A7R III Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Sony A7R III Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Sony A7R III Travel photography features
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A7R III
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 102400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots One Dual
Retail cost $270 $2,800