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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H70

 SP-800 UZ H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 H70 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H70

 SP-800 UZ H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Sony H70
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H70
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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
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