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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB1100F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung WB1100F

 SP-810 UZ WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WB1100F SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB1100F

 SP-810 UZ WB1100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the WB1100F.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and WB1100F is 78 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB1100F to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Samsung WB1100F Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography factors
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging info
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB1100F
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Samsung WB1100F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2014-01-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 512 gr (1.13 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $250