Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 4 months prior to the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and H55 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and H55.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.