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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 5 months earlier than the DV300F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung DV300F

 SP-810 UZ DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 DV300F SP-810 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung DV300F

 SP-810 UZ DV300F 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the DV300F.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and DV300F is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and DV300F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-27 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $200