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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung TL350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released 11 months later than the TL350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung TL350

 SP-610UZ TL350 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TL350 SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung TL350

 SP-610UZ TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ features external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the TL350.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and TL350 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and TL350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SP-610UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
Samsung TL350 Sports photography features
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography information
Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung TL350
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung TL350
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 405g (0.89 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $400