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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 12 months earlier than the WB800F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB800F

 SP-620 UZ WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WB800F SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F

 SP-620 UZ WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WB800F.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WB800F is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
61
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $300