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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 23 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Samsung WB150F

 SP-800 UZ WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 WB150F SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB150F

 SP-800 UZ WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outside 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 measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the WB150F.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and WB150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
24
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SP-800 UZSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 Li-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $270 $230