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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung HZ25W

 SP-610UZ HZ25W 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 HZ25W SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ25W

 SP-610UZ HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography features
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ25W
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung HZ25W
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