Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung DV150F
SP-565UZ | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ
DV150F | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV150F
SP-565UZ | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the DV150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and DV150F is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and DV150F.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $400 | $150 |