Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Newer Model is Samsung NX300

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The SP-810 UZ was announced 12 months prior to the NX210 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung NX210
SP-810 UZ | NX210 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
NX210 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung NX210
SP-810 UZ | NX210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the NX210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and NX210 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and NX210.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung NX210 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-08-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 222 grams (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $625 |