Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A450

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced at a similar time to the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has physical dimensions 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and A450 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and A450.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult.