Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W290

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W290, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 12 months later than the W290 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and W290.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.