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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony TX20

 SP-800 UZ TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TX20 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TX20

 SP-800 UZ TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
Sony TX20 Street photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 shots)
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Sony TX20
24
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony TX20
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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