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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 12 months prior to the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Samsung WB50F

 SZ-16 iHS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 WB50F SZ-16 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB50F

 SZ-16 iHS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the WB50F.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WB50F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WB50F.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (226 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (207 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $180