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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 11 months prior to the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Samsung WB250F

 SZ-31MR iHS WB250F 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 WB250F SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB250F

 SZ-31MR iHS WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the WB250F.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (226g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 life 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $250