Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-100 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB850F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-100 matches up against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 has got outside 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and WB850F is 63 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and WB850F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.