Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as WB600
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 19 months later than the HZ30W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W
SP-810 UZ | HZ30W | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
HZ30W | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
SP-810 UZ | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the HZ30W.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and HZ30W is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and HZ30W.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ30W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $280 |