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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
Samsung WB850F
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB850F

 SP-610UZ WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB850F SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB850F

 SP-610UZ WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
26
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB850F
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