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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed very close to the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SP-820UZ Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Galaxy Camera 4G SP-820UZ 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SP-820UZ Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (485g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
55
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (22mm)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
heavier than others (485g)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $550