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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was released 13 months after the TL100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung TL100

 SP-600 UZ TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TL100 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL100

 SP-600 UZ TL100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the TL100.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TL100 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TL100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-600 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (219 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
29
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
20
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (219g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung TL100
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung TL100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
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 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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $189 $22