Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX300

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WX300 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.