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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB350F

 SZ-15 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus SZ-15

 WB350F SZ-15 
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB350F

 SZ-15 WB350F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (276g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Samsung WB350F Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
34
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung WB350F
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