Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 10 months after the HX1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside 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 HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will deliver more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SP-800 UZ will have an advantage in sensor innovation.