Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.