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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 6 years before the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 550WP scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB50F

 550WP WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus 550WP

 WB50F 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB50F

 550WP WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP has external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 550WP and the WB50F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and WB50F.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography details
Samsung WB50F Sports photography details
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 550WP
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
30
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung WB50F
Otherwise known as mju 550WP -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $180