Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 5 months earlier than the WX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and WX5.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.