Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera is 79 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.