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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB350F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WB350F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung WB350F

 XZ-2 iHS WB350F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 WB350F XZ-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014December 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB350F

 XZ-2 iHS WB350F 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the WB350F.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and WB350F is 85 and 90 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and WB350F.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB350F will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery power (340 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (346g)
34
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-12-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 grams (0.76 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $260