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Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison

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Samsung WB750

13 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Samsung and Olympus. Samsung WB750 was introduced to market in September 2011 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS was launched in December 2012. There is 16 months difference between WB750 and XZ-2 iHS so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger XZ-2 iHS, especially in sensor tech.

Samsung WB750 has a 13.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung WB750 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-09-01
  • 13MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 440fps High-Speed Video
  • 193g. 105 x 59 x 25 mm

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-12-18
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 346g. 113 x 65 x 48 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung WB750 over Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Max Sensor Resolution
13 MP vs 12 MP 8% more pixels
Weight
193 g vs 346 g 153 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
432mm vs 112mm 320 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
18× vs 4x more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Olympus XZ-2 iHS over Samsung WB750
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.50 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
8.6m vs 3.3m 5.3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
3.52µm2 vs 2.23µm2 57% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Common Weaknesses of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung WB750 has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 25 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 0.98″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Samsung WB750 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.

Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung WB750 is significantly lighter (153g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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WB750
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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung WB750 nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Samsung WB750 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.
Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Samsung WB750 has a 13.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the WB750 and XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison.

Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Cameras


As seen above, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Samsung WB750. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung WB750 features a 24-432 mm F3.2-5.8 18× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4x zoom lens.

Samsung WB750 has 4mm wider coverage than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung WB750 has 320mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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WB750
XZ-2 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

WB750
XZ-2 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

WB750
XZ-2 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung WB750 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung WB750 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Samsung WB750 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
432 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Samsung WB750 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
193g
18.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
346g
Body Thickness 48mm
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Samsung WB750 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 13.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung WB750 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung WB750 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS scores compare:

Samsung WB750
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #147 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #660 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #290 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung WB750 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung WB750. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the better camera overall.

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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung WB750 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Brand Samsung Olympus
Announced 2011-09-01 2012-12-18
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4096 x 3072 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-432 mm (18×) 28-112 mm (4x)
Max Aperture F3.2-5.8 F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range 5cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.30 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 193g 346g
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 25mm 113 x 65 x 48mm
Battery Life n/a 340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 49
DxO Color Depth not tested 20.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 216
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