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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 6 months before the WB210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB210

 SP-610UZ WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB210 SP-610UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB210

 SP-610UZ WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the WB210.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WB210 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB210
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" 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 form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $279