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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 13 months later than the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung WB250F

 SP-100 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SP-100

 WB250F SP-100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB250F

 SP-100 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 vs the WB250F.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WB250F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and WB250F.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-100 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SP-100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (594 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (594 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (594 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $250