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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was revealed 12 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony W230

 SP-800 UZ W230 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 W230 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W230

 SP-800 UZ W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W230.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and W230 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W230.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W230
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (1.00 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $270 $180