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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-620 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and WB850F (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was launched 3 years prior to the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-620 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Samsung WB850F

 E-620 WB850F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus E-620

 WB850F E-620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Samsung WB850F

 E-620 WB850F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 versus the WB850F.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and WB850F is 71 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
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no video
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus E-620Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-620 Samsung WB850F
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $599