Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W
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33 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 9 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung HZ10W
SP-600 UZ | HZ10W | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
HZ10W | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ10W
SP-600 UZ | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and HZ10W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and HZ10W.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $189 | $300 |