Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A900

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.

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.