Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F
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![Olympus SP-610UZ front Olympus SP-610UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-610UZ/Olympus-SP-610UZ-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB850F front Samsung WB850F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB850F/Samsung-WB850F-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SP-610UZ was launched 12 months prior to the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB850F
SP-610UZ | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SP-610UZ
WB850F | SP-610UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB850F
SP-610UZ | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the WB850F.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and WB850F is 79 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB850F.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-610UZ-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB850F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $599 |