Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung ST65

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 20 months after the ST65 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ grades against the ST65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the ST65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ST65 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ST65.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-820UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.