Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-100 scores against the WB210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the WB210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WB210 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SP-100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.