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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ scores against the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB210

 SP-565UZ WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WB210 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB210

 SP-565UZ WB210 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the WB210.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB210 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and WB210.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB210 Sports photography factors
32
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB210
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $279