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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

 SP-620 UZ HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 HZ30W SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ30W

 SP-620 UZ HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the HZ30W.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and HZ30W is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and HZ30W.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $280