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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 19 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SP-810 UZ Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 Galaxy Camera SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SP-810 UZ Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $450