Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST150F

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-10 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ST150F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-10 grades versus the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.