Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB30F

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung WB30F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 12 months prior to the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the WB30F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WB30F is 78 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.