Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(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
- Launched January 2013
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7010 was revealed 4 years before the WB250F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7010 grades vs the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung WB250F
| 7010 | WB250F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 7010
| WB250F | 7010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung WB250F
| 7010 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 compared to the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and WB250F.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Samsung WB250F |
| Also called as | mju 7010 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | LI-42B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $250 |