Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB350F

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 24 months before the WB350F making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WB350F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and WB350F is 78 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and WB350F.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.