Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony RX100 V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony RX100 V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 7 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer 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 RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and RX100 V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.