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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 12 months later than the MV800 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ scores against the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung MV800

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ MV800 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2011Fresher by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 MV800 SP-820UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung MV800

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ MV800 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the MV800.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and MV800 is 69 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and MV800.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

            Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Samsung MV800
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
73
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (22mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Samsung MV800 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (22mm)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung MV800
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung MV800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $499