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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus SH-50 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured at a similar time to the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SH-50 scores against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Samsung DV150F

 SH-50 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SH-50

 DV150F SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Samsung DV150F

 SH-50 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 vs the DV150F.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-50 and DV150F.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-50
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus SH-50Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SH-50 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $150