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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung WB350F

 SP-800 UZ WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 WB350F SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB350F

 SP-800 UZ WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the WB350F.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WB350F.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
46
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (276 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus SP-800 UZSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $270 $260