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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled very close to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the XZ-10 grades versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung WB250F

 XZ-10 WB250F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus XZ-10

 WB250F XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB250F

 XZ-10 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 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).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 versus the WB250F.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
53
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
35
decently wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (221 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $428 $250