Olympus E-510 vs Samsung WB50F

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and WB50F (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was unveiled 7 years before the WB50F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-510 matches up versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and WB50F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-510 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB50F will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.