Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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88 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
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Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| SZ-15 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SZ-15
| Galaxy Camera 2 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| SZ-15 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | January 2014 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 and the Galaxy Camera 2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging information
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $400 |