Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W550

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 17 months earlier than the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W550 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and W550.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.