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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung ST150F

 SP-600 UZ ST150F 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ST150F SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung ST150F

 SP-600 UZ ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the ST150F.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ST150F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and ST150F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
20
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 455 grams (1.00 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $189 $300