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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 12 months before the DV300F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung DV300F

 SP-610UZ DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 DV300F SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung DV300F

 SP-610UZ DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the DV300F.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and DV300F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and DV300F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 340 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $200