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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was launched 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB700

 SZ-15 WB700 
ReleasedJune 2013December 2010Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WB700 SZ-15 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB700

 SZ-15 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-15 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WB700.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and WB700 is 88 and 98 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and WB700.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Samsung WB700
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus SZ-15Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Samsung WB700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $300