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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 18 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung PL200

 SP-620 UZ PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 PL200 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200

 SP-620 UZ PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside 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) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the PL200.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and PL200 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung PL200
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $199 $0