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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed around the same time to the WB50F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SP-100 scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Samsung WB50F

 SP-100 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus SP-100

 WB50F SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB50F

 SP-100 WB50F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-100 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-100 versus the WB50F.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and WB50F is 63 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $180