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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 17 months before the DV150F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-11 grades vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ-11 DV150F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SZ-11

 DV150F SZ-11 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ-11 DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 and the DV150F.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and DV150F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $253 $150