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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony RX1

 SP-800 UZ RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 RX1 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony RX1

 SP-800 UZ RX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the RX1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and RX1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and RX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Sony RX1
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 per charge)
heavier than competition (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
41
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony RX1
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $270 $2,798