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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was unveiled 2 years after the WB250F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SH-2 scores versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung WB250F

 SH-2 WB250F 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2013Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SH-2

 WB250F SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB250F

 SH-2 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-2 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-2 and WB250F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SH-2 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
44
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271 grams)
offers touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $250