Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB50F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 24 months prior to the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-12 matches up against the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the WB50F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and WB50F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.