Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB800F

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SP-810 UZ was introduced 17 months earlier than the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WB800F is 78 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and WB800F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.