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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 3 years before the WB50F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung WB50F

 SZ-11 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus SZ-11

 WB50F SZ-11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB50F

 SZ-11 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 versus the WB50F.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and WB50F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $253 $180