Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900
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![Olympus SP-800 UZ front Olympus SP-800 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-800-UZ/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced October 2008
- New Model is Sony A99
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 16 months later than the A900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony A900
SP-800 UZ | A900 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | October 2008 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
A900 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A900
SP-800 UZ | A900 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical dimensions 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 Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the A900.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A900-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and A900.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will show greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 895 gr (1.97 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 880 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | 1 | 2 |
Launch cost | $270 | $2,736 |