Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 8 months after the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ against the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WB850F is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.