Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX100V

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 11 months before the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical 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) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and TX100V.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.