Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB250F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-590 UZ grades against the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-590 UZ and the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WB250F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-590 UZ and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-590 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.