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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB30F

 550WP WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus 550WP

 WB30F 550WP 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB30F

 550WP WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 550WP
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
55
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 550WP
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung WB30F
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