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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 5 months before the WB210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung WB210

 SZ-10 WB210 
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WB210 SZ-10 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB210

 SZ-10 WB210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the WB210.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and WB210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and WB210.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $279