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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced about the same time to the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SH-50 scores versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung WB250F

 SH-50 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SH-50

 WB250F SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB250F

 SH-50 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SH-50Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SH-50 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250