Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the WB50F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and WB50F is 69 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and WB50F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.