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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 12 months before the WB150F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-610UZ grades vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB150F

 SP-610UZ WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB150F SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB150F

 SP-610UZ WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WB150F.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WB150F is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and WB150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 life 340 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $230