Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-820UZ was announced 3 months earlier than the EX2F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung EX2F
| SP-820UZ | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| EX2F | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung EX2F
| SP-820UZ | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | December 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ against the EX2F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and EX2F is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and EX2F.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Samsung EX2F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 pounds) | 294g (0.65 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $478 |