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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 13 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-800 UZ H50 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 H50 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H50

 SP-800 UZ H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the H50.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and H50 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and H50.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SP-800 UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
24
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $270 $80