Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony G3

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 13 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and G3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SP-800 UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.