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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 24 months before the WB2200F making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB2200F

 SP-620 UZ WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WB2200F SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB2200F

 SP-620 UZ WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outer 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) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") along with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB2200F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the WB2200F.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WB2200F is 78 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and WB2200F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $599