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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 6 months before the WB50F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-15 scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB50F

 SZ-15 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus SZ-15

 WB50F SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB50F

 SZ-15 WB50F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WB50F.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WB50F is 88 and 92 respectively.

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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and WB50F.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 ID SLB-10A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $180