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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was launched 13 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung WB850F

 XZ-10 WB850F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution920k614kCrisper display (+306k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus XZ-10

 WB850F XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB850F

 XZ-10 WB850F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 against the WB850F.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger XZ-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
45
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
60
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (221g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $428 $599