Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Announced January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was unveiled 21 months after the HZ10W which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung HZ10W
SP-610UZ | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-610UZ
HZ10W | SP-610UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ10W
SP-610UZ | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HZ10W is 79 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ10W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 249g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |