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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung TL100

 SP-610UZ TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TL100 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung TL100

 SP-610UZ TL100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Samsung TL100 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average (219 grams)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung TL100
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung TL100
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