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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 3 years before the H90 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony H90

 SP-800 UZ H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 H90 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H90

 SP-800 UZ H90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has 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) while the Sony H90 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the H90.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and H90 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and H90.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H90 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Sony H90 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
Sony H90 Street photography information
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Sony H90 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony H90
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 290 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 Single Single
Price at launch $270 $230