Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WX500 is 69 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.