Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-10 was revealed 10 months later than the HZ50W so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-10 grades against the HZ50W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung HZ50W
| SZ-10 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | May 2010 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus SZ-10
| HZ50W | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ50W
| SZ-10 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the HZ50W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and HZ50W.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $250 |