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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

 SP-810 UZ HZ30W 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 HZ30W SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ30W

 SP-810 UZ HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung HZ30W
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