Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the H200 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and H200.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.