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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was announced 3 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WB50F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung WB50F

 SZ-10 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus SZ-10

 WB50F SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB50F

 SZ-10 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WB50F.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WB50F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and WB50F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (215g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $180