Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung DV300F
SP-810 UZ | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
DV300F | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung DV300F
SP-810 UZ | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |