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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched at a similar time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony W370

 SP-800 UZ W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 W370 SP-800 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W370

 SP-800 UZ W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has physical dimensions 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the W370.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and W370 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W370.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Sony W370
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W370
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $270 $230