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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

 SP-800 UZ HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 HZ30W SP-800 UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ30W

 SP-800 UZ HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus SP-800 UZSamsung HZ30W
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