Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung DV150F

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DV150F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the DV150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and DV150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and DV150F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.