Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB800F

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 24 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WB800F is 79 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.