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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 10 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ-15 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus SZ-15

 Galaxy Camera 3G SZ-15 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SZ-15 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-15 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $606