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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 21 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony A350

 SP-800 UZ A350 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2008Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A350 SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A350

 SP-800 UZ A350 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external 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) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the A350.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and A350.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The fresher SP-800 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony A350
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A350
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-02-02 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 12 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $270 $600