Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB210
SP-600 UZ | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WB210 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |