Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB150F
SP-610UZ | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-610UZ
WB150F | SP-610UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB150F
SP-610UZ | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |