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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was announced 19 months prior to the WB750 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung WB750

 SP-800 UZ WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 WB750 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB750

 SP-800 UZ WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the WB750.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and WB750 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and WB750.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SP-800 UZSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $270 $339