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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was released 5 months after the WB750 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SZ-12 WB750 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SZ-12

          

          

            
 WB750 SZ-12 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB750

          

          

            
 SZ-12 WB750 
IntroducedJanuary 2012September 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung WB750 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the WB750.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and WB750.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-12 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

            Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
41
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (13MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
Samsung WB750 Sports photography details
40
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 long zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (13MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (432mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-12
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
40
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
48
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
31
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SZ-12Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-12 Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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