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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung DV150F

 SP-565UZ DV150F 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 DV150F SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV150F

 SP-565UZ DV150F 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung DV150F
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