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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7030 grades against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB250F

 7030 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus 7030

 WB250F 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB250F

 7030 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the WB250F.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung WB250F
Also called mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 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 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $250