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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 10 months before the WB150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung WB150F

 SZ-30MR WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 WB150F SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011More recent by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB150F

 SZ-30MR WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the WB150F.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus SZ-30MRSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-03-02 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $230