• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-800UZ advantages over Olympus SZ-31MR

  • More telephoto lens reach
    840 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus SZ-31MR advantages over Olympus SP-800UZ

  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    226g vs 427g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax X70

Olympus SP-800UZ
Pentax X70
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus SZ-31MR
Pentax X70
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ40

Olympus SP-800UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability
Olympus SZ-31MR
Panasonic DMC-FZ40
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • RAW file ability

Compared to Olympus SZ-30MR

Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Thinner
Olympus SZ-31MR
Olympus SZ-30MR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Olympus SP-810UZ

Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
Olympus SZ-31MR
Olympus SP-810UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SZ-15
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Olympus SZ-31MR
Olympus SZ-15
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
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