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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung PL200

 SP-610UZ PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 PL200 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung PL200

 SP-610UZ PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
26
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung PL200
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung PL200
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