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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled very close to the HZ30W so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 HZ30W SP-600 UZ 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ HZ30W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the HZ30W.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and HZ30W.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
29
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
36
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (245g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
31
 amazing zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
42
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
51
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great reach (420mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
 lighter than average (245g)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
29
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
20
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
30
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (245g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung HZ30W
Also called - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $189 $280