Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Released January 2014

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-15 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WB350F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores vs the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB350F
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SZ-15
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB350F
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 features 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) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WB350F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and WB350F is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WB350F.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung WB350F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | - |
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 | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 ID | SLB-10A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $260 |