Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced January 2013
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On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SZ-11 was revealed 17 months prior to the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-11 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung ST150F
| SZ-11 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus SZ-11
| ST150F | SZ-11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung ST150F
| SZ-11 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 against the ST150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and ST150F.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung ST150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung ST150F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| 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 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery type | 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 |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $253 | $300 |