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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 17 months prior to the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB210

 SP-600 UZ WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WB210 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB210

 SP-600 UZ WB210 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer measurements 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 WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WB210.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WB210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WB210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
36
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (174 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
29
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
20
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB210
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $189 $279