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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 grades vs the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung WB50F

 7000 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus 7000

 WB50F 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB50F

 7000 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 against the WB50F.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and WB50F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung WB50F
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $180