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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SP-610UZ Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Galaxy Camera 3G SP-610UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SP-610UZ Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ features physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography factors
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
26
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $606