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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced within a month of the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB850F

 SP-620 UZ WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WB850F SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB850F

 SP-620 UZ WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the WB850F.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WB850F is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WB850F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
61
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $599