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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the HZ10W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung HZ10W

 SP-620 UZ HZ10W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 HZ10W SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ10W

 SP-620 UZ HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the HZ10W.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and HZ10W is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and HZ10W.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $300