Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung WB350F
SP-800 UZ | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
WB350F | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 47 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB350F
SP-800 UZ | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |