Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior 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 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G is 78 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.