Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung DV300F

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-15 was revealed 18 months after the DV300F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-15 grades versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 and the DV300F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and DV300F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and DV300F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-15 should have an edge in sensor innovation.