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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung HZ10W

 SP-610UZ HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 HZ10W SP-610UZ 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ10W

 SP-610UZ HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
26
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung HZ10W
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