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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-610UZ grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SP-610UZ Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Galaxy Camera 2 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SP-610UZ Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external measurements 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 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera 2 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (283 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283g)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than average (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life 340 shots 400 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $400