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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was unveiled about the same time to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 scores versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung WB800F

 SH-50 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus SH-50

 WB800F SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB800F

 SH-50 WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SH-50 vs the WB800F.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (269g)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus SH-50Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SH-50 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300