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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-12 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 12 months prior to the DV150F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 matches up against the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung DV150F

 SZ-12 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SZ-12

 DV150F SZ-12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung DV150F

 SZ-12 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 versus the DV150F.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and DV150F.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-12
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
quite wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus SZ-12Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
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 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $150