Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was revealed 8 months later than the DV300F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung DV300F
| SP-820UZ | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| DV300F | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung DV300F
| SP-820UZ | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ and the DV300F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and DV300F.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung DV300F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $200 |