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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 6 months later than the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-15 scores against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB250F

          

          

            
 SZ-15 WB250F 
Manual focus  More precise focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SZ-15

          

          

            
 WB250F SZ-15 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB250F

          

          

            
 SZ-15 WB250F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WB250F.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and WB250F.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

            Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
43
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (250 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (226 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
52
 great zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 incredible zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
68
 lighter than average in class (250 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (483mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (226g)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (432mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
49
 has manual focus
 really wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (250g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (226g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-15 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
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 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $250