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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 10 months prior to the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB700

 SP-600 UZ WB700 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WB700 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedDecember 2010February 2010More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB700

 SP-600 UZ WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the WB700.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and WB700 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and WB700.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
36
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung WB700 Vlogging details
20
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB700
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-12-28
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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