Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB50F

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 24 months before the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB50F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WB50F is 78 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WB50F.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.