Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 6 months after the ST150F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-15 grades vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 versus the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and ST150F.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.