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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was unveiled 24 months before the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ scores vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB250F

 SP-610UZ WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB250F SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB250F

 SP-610UZ WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the WB250F.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WB250F is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and WB250F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 life 340 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $250