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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 4 years before the TF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony TF1

 SP-800 UZ TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TF1 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TF1

 SP-800 UZ TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TF1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TF1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Sony TF1
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (152g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proofing
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TF1
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $270 $266