Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Refreshed 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
- Announced February 2012

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the TX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony TX20
SP-800 UZ | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
TX20 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TX20
SP-800 UZ | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outside 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) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the TX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TX20.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 250 shots |
Battery type | - | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $270 | $330 |