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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled within a month of the WB350F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 matches up versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung WB350F

 SP-100 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SP-100

 WB350F SP-100 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB350F

 SP-100 WB350F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has got external measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand 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 during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and WB350F is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and WB350F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $260