Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was released 6 years before the RX10 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got 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) whilst the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and RX10 II.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.