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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(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
Samsung WB250F
(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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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung WB250F

 7010 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 7010

 WB250F 7010 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung WB250F

 7010 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus 7010Samsung 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