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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung MV800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 7 months before the MV800 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung MV800

 SP-610UZ MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 MV800 SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung MV800

 SP-610UZ MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the MV800.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and MV800 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and MV800.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
61
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung MV800
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung MV800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
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 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $499