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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 4 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ WB800F 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 WB800F SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ WB800F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides exterior 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 WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the WB800F.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WB800F is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WB800F.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 can't 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 advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
37
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (218 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
55
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competitors (218 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
35
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
50
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 offers face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
35
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (218g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $300