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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung SL102

 SP-800 UZ SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SL102 SP-800 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung SL102

 SP-800 UZ SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the SL102.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and SL102 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and SL102.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
24
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
29
fast max aperture (f)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung SL102
 Olympus SP-800 UZSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $270 $130