Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung DV150F
SZ-11 | DV150F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SZ-11
DV150F | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung DV150F
SZ-11 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |