Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Released August 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Successor is Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and WB50F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 III was brought out 3 years after the WB50F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 III matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung WB50F
E-M10 III | WB50F | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 45 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus E-M10 III
WB50F | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung WB50F
E-M10 III | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and WB50F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and WB50F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-M10 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2017-08-31 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 life | 330 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $650 | $180 |