Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 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
- Released February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-800 UZ was revealed 11 months earlier than the H70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H70
SP-800 UZ | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
H70 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H70
SP-800 UZ | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the H70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and H70.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H70 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $270 | $199 |