Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
- Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 18 months before the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony TX10
SP-800 UZ | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
TX10 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TX10
SP-800 UZ | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior 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) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TX10 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and TX10.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 12s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $270 | $309 |