Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX50

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WX50 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WX50.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.