Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB800F
SP-620 UZ | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WB800F | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB800F
SP-620 UZ | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |