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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out around the same time to the WB750 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung WB750

 SP-810 UZ WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WB750 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB750

 SP-810 UZ WB750 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical measurements 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the WB750.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and WB750 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and WB750.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB750
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $339