Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung WB250F

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WB250F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was revealed 15 months after the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M10 scores against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 features external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung WB250F in the all 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 that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 versus the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and WB250F is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M10 provides an edge in sensor technology.