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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB30F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ grades against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB30F

 SP-565UZ WB30F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WB30F SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB30F

 SP-565UZ WB30F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the WB30F.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB30F is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and WB30F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Sports photography highlights
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $180