Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is WB550

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 12 months later than the HZ15W and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung HZ15W
SP-600 UZ | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
HZ15W | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ15W
SP-600 UZ | HZ15W | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the HZ15W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and HZ15W is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and HZ15W.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-600 UZ should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung HZ15W |
Also Known as | - | WB550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 249g (0.55 lbs) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $189 | $330 |