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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 5 months earlier than the T99 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony T99

 SP-800 UZ T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 T99 SP-800 UZ 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony T99

 SP-800 UZ T99 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the T99.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and T99 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
Sony T99 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Sony T99 Vlogging info
24
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony T99
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $270 $179