Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was brought out 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung TL100
SP-610UZ | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
TL100 | SP-610UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung TL100
SP-610UZ | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ against the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TL100 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TL100.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung TL100 |
Other name | - | ST50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 gr (0.89 lb) | 219 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | $22 |