Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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91 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
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Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 grades versus the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung WB30F
| XZ-10 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus XZ-10
| WB30F | XZ-10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB30F
| XZ-10 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 and the WB30F.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and WB30F.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (221g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB30F Travel photography factors
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lighter than competition (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (221g)
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Samsung WB30F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-30 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 128 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $428 | $180 |