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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB150F

 SP-565UZ WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WB150F SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB150F

 SP-565UZ WB150F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (188g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung WB150F
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