Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV150F
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
(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
- Released January 2013
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 550WP was introduced 5 years before the DV150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 550WP grades vs the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung DV150F
| 550WP | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 550WP
| DV150F | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung DV150F
| 550WP | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 550WP vs the DV150F.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and DV150F.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung DV150F |
| Other name | mju 550WP | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $150 |