Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H55
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H55
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Introduced | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $270 | $235 |