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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was brought out 5 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 550WP matches up vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB250F

 550WP WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 550WP

 WB250F 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB250F

 550WP WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 550WP comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 550WP compared to the WB250F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 550WP and WB250F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
55
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung WB250F
Also called as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $250