Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300
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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)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300/Sony-H300-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 5 years before the H300 which is quite a significant difference 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 H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H300
SP-800 UZ | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
H300 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H300
SP-800 UZ | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the H300.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and H300.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H300-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 H300 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 590g (1.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $270 | $249 |