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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 17 months earlier than the WB250F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung WB250F

 SP-810 UZ WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 WB250F SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB250F

 SP-810 UZ WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the WB250F.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WB250F is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and WB250F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SP-810 UZSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 data format MPEG-4 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 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $250