Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ scores against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB150F
SP-565UZ | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ
WB150F | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB150F
SP-565UZ | WB150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB150F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WB150F.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung WB150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-09 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $230 |