Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H50
SP-800 UZ | H50 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
H50 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H50
SP-800 UZ | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |