Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-800 UZ was launched within a month of the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W
SP-800 UZ | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
SP-800 UZ | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the HZ30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | - | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.00 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | Li-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $270 | $280 |