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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
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 SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 3 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB250F

 SP-600 UZ WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WB250F SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB250F

 SP-600 UZ WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the WB250F.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WB250F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
20
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $189 $250