Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5000
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-800 UZ was introduced 5 months earlier than the HZ25W so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung HZ25W
| SP-800 UZ | HZ25W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| HZ25W | SP-800 UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ25W
| SP-800 UZ | HZ25W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ25W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the HZ25W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and HZ25W is 69 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and HZ25W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications
| Olympus SP-800 UZ | Samsung HZ25W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Samsung HZ25W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB5000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 12s | 16s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 428g (0.94 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $270 | $350 |