Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W570

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with 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) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and W570.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W570 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.