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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-610UZ was launched 24 months before the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung ST150F

 SP-610UZ ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 ST150F SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung ST150F

 SP-610UZ ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-610UZ and the ST150F.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and ST150F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $300