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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Sony W830

 SP-800 UZ W830 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 W830 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W830

 SP-800 UZ W830 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider 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") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W830.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W830 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and W830.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Sony W830
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W830
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W830
 Olympus SP-800 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $270 $128