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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 2 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-820UZ grades against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ HZ30W 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 HZ30W SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung HZ30W

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the HZ30W.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and HZ30W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and HZ30W.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Street photography factors
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than others in class (485 grams)
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
33
 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
42
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
55
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (485g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
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 really wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
25
 really wide (22mm)
 features face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (485g)
30
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
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 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $280