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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 16 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ Galaxy Camera 2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Galaxy Camera 2 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 16 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and Galaxy Camera 2 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
37
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average (485 grams)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
48
 incredible zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
55
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (485g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
73
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 lighter than others in class (283g)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (23mm)
 very long reach (483mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
35
 decently wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (23mm)
 bigger than average screen (4.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
25
 decently wide (22mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average (485g)
37
 pretty wide (23mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic port
 lighter than others in class (283 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CMOS 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $400