Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Samsung WB150F

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-590 UZ versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-590 UZ was announced 4 years prior to the WB150F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-590 UZ grades vs the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-590 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing 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-590 UZ versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-590 UZ and WB150F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-590 UZ and WB150F.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.