Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W 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- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-610UZ was introduced 12 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung HZ30W
| SP-610UZ | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| HZ30W | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung HZ30W
| SP-610UZ | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and HZ30W is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and HZ30W.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung HZ30W |
| Also Known as | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $299 | $280 |