Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX70

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and WX70 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and WX70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.