Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB250F
550WP | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 550WP
WB250F | 550WP | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB250F
550WP | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |