Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB700
SP-600 UZ | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
WB700 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Announced | December 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB700
SP-600 UZ | WB700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $189 | $300 |