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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung WB150F

 SP-600 UZ WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 WB150F SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB150F

 SP-600 UZ WB150F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the WB150F.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and WB150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
36
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
29
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
20
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 data format H.264 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 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $189 $230