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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 4 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung WB250F

 SP-820UZ WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 WB250F SP-820UZ 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB250F

 SP-820UZ WB250F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the WB250F.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and WB250F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
32
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
55
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (485g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (22mm)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (485g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $250