Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB50F

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 3 years before the WB50F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the WB50F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and WB50F is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and WB50F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.