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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was revealed 4 months before the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the VH-410 scores vs the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung WB250F

 VH-410 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus VH-410

 WB250F VH-410 

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB250F

 VH-410 WB250F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-410 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VH-410 against the WB250F.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the VH-410 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VH-410 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
68
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus VH-410Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-410 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $186 $250