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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 6 months before the WB2200F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-15 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Olympus SZ-15

 WB2200F SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB2200F

 SZ-15 WB2200F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 has outer 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) while the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 versus the WB2200F.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WB2200F is 88 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WB2200F.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (708g)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB2200F
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $599