Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Samsung WB150F
SZ-30MR | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SZ-30MR
WB150F | SZ-30MR | |||
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Released | January 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Samsung WB150F
SZ-30MR | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |