Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternate Name is WB5000
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-610UZ was launched 7 months later than the HZ25W which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung HZ25W
SP-610UZ | HZ25W | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SP-610UZ
HZ25W | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ25W
SP-610UZ | HZ25W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the HZ25W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and HZ25W is 79 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and HZ25W.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SP-610UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ25W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ25W |
Also referred to as | - | WB5000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $350 |