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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released September 2011
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 6 months before the WB750 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 matches up against the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung WB750

 SZ-10 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WB750 SZ-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB750

 SZ-10 WB750 
ReleasedFebruary 2011September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WB750.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WB750.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung WB750
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Samsung WB750 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $339