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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ50W front
Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung HZ50W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung HZ50W

 SP-810 UZ HZ50W 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2010Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 HZ50W SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ50W

 SP-810 UZ HZ50W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ50W as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ50W
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung HZ50W
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