Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W220

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 13 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the W220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W220 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-800 UZ should have an advantage in sensor tech.