Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Launched January 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-610UZ was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB30F
| SP-610UZ | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| WB30F | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB30F
| SP-610UZ | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides physical measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WB30F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WB30F is 79 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB30F.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB30F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 405g (0.89 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $180 |