Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 11 months before the DV150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Samsung DV150F
SZ-31MR iHS | DV150F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
DV150F | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Samsung DV150F
SZ-31MR iHS | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 200 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $150 |