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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced September 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 12 months later than the WB750 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the WB750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ WB750 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2011Fresher by 12 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 WB750 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  More precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the WB750.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WB750 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and WB750.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
41
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Samsung WB750 Street photography details
37
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition (485 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
32
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 great zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (13MP)
 offers tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (485 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 good  resolution (13 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (432mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (22mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (13MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
25
 rather wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (485g)
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-09-01
Body design 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 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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