Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung WB250F
SH-50 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SH-50
WB250F | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB250F
SH-50 | WB250F | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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).
See the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |