Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 550WP was brought out 5 years before the WB30F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB30F
550WP | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus 550WP
WB30F | 550WP | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB30F
550WP | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 550WP vs the WB30F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and WB30F.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung WB30F |
Other name | mju 550WP | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lb) | 128g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 recording | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $180 |