Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 13 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the HZ25W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the HZ25W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and HZ25W is 78 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and HZ25W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.