Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A55

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 6 months prior to the A55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has physical 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the A55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and A55 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and A55.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A55 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.