Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was unveiled 6 months after the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung PL200
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung PL200
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and PL200 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and PL200.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung PL200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $0 |