Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SP-620 UZ was revealed 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SP-620 UZ | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
Galaxy Camera 4G | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
SP-620 UZ | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G is 78 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 305 gr (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $199 | $550 |