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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was released at a similar time to the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB700

 SP-610UZ WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB700 SP-610UZ 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB700

 SP-610UZ WB700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys physical measurements 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the WB700.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WB700 is 79 and 98 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB700.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Samsung WB700 Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
61
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
26
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB700
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 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 Overall 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 -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $300