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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 23 months before the DV150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-10 grades versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ-10 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SZ-10

 DV150F SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ-10 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the DV150F.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and DV150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (215g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
really wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $150