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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung SL102

 SP-600 UZ SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SL102 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL102

 SP-600 UZ SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features 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) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the SL102.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SL102 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-600 UZ will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
29
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
20
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung SL102
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options 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
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $189 $130