Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S950

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony S950, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 12 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the S950.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and S950.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ should have a benefit in sensor technology.