Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
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Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-10 was brought out 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| SZ-10 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SZ-10
| Galaxy Camera 2 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 35 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| SZ-10 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than others (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2014-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| 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 AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | 220 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $300 | $400 |