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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST150F
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung ST150F

 SP-565UZ ST150F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ST150F SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST150F

 SP-565UZ ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
32
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung ST150F
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