Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Released September 2011

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ-15 was launched 22 months after the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-15 scores versus the WB750 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB750. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Samsung WB750
SZ-15 | WB750 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SZ-15
WB750 | SZ-15 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB750
SZ-15 | WB750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-15 and Samsung WB750 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-15 and the WB750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WB750 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WB750.
Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-15 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB-10A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $339 |