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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB350F

 SP-600 UZ WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WB350F SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB350F

 SP-600 UZ WB350F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WB350F.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
29
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 455g (1.00 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $189 $260