Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was released 5 years prior to the ST150F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung ST150F
SP-565UZ | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ
ST150F | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST150F
SP-565UZ | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the ST150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and ST150F is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ST150F.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $300 |