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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 11 months before the WB350F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung WB350F

 XZ-10 WB350F 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus XZ-10

 WB350F XZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB350F

 XZ-10 WB350F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the WB350F.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and WB350F.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (221g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than others in class (276g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (221g)
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2014-01-07
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $428 $260