Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung SL30

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 23 months after the SL30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ and the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SL30 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SP-610UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.