Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the WX150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WX150.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.