Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was released 5 months before the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung WB850F
SP-810 UZ | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
WB850F | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB850F
SP-810 UZ | WB850F | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WB850F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and WB850F is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and WB850F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung WB850F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $280 | $599 |