Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB50F

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 4 years before the WB50F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-610UZ grades against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-610UZ and WB50F is 79 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.