Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W380

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed at a similar time to the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features physical measurements 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W380 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and W380.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.