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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 5 months prior to the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-11 grades versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ-11 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SZ-11

 WB150F SZ-11 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB150F

 SZ-11 WB150F 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 and the WB150F.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and WB150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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