Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX30V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in 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") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and HX30V is 69 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and HX30V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.