Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung WB150F
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SZ-11
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung WB150F
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $253 | $230 |