Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera 2 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.