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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured around the same time to the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony S2100

 SP-800 UZ S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S2100 SP-800 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony S2100

 SP-800 UZ S2100 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer 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) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the S2100.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and S2100 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and S2100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
46
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Sony S2100
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Sony S2100
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony S2100
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $270 $0