Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung ST600

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 2 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and ST600.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.