Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Olympus SP-810 UZ front Olympus SP-810 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-810-UZ/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Launched July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
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.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SP-810 UZ | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
Galaxy Camera 3G | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SP-810 UZ | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and Galaxy Camera 3G is 78 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | - |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $606 |