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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 16 months prior to the WB350F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung WB350F

 SP-820UZ WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 WB350F SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 16 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB350F

 SP-820UZ WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the WB350F.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WB350F is 69 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
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reasonably wide (22mm)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
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really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung WB350F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $260