Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 6 years before the HX90V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with exterior measurements 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and HX90V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.