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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung HZ10W

 SP-600 UZ HZ10W 
RevealedFebruary 2010May 2009More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HZ10W SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ10W

 SP-600 UZ HZ10W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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

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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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
29
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging information
20
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung HZ10W
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