Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.