Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Released July 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-810 UZ was announced 15 months later than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung HZ50W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung HZ50W
SP-810 UZ | HZ50W | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | May 2010 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
HZ50W | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ50W
SP-810 UZ | HZ50W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outside 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 HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ50W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the HZ50W.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and HZ50W is 78 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and HZ50W.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-810 UZ provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ50W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ50W |
Other name | - | WB5500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-05-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $280 | $250 |