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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the HX300 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 HX300

 SP-800 UZ HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 HX300 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX300

 SP-800 UZ HX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the HX300.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and HX300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and HX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Sony HX300
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
Sony HX300 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony HX300 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX300
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX300
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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