Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.