Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB210

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was brought out 18 months later than the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SH-50 matches up vs the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 has got external measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 against the WB210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WB210 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and WB210.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.