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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was announced 5 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 550WP scores vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung ST150F

 550WP ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 550WP

 ST150F 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung ST150F

 550WP ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 550WP versus the ST150F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 550WP and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and ST150F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as mju 550WP -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $300