Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung WB150F

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 13 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the WB150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WB150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.