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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 550WP was launched 4 years earlier than the WB150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 550WP matches up against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung WB150F

 550WP WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus 550WP

 WB150F 550WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB150F

 550WP WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 550WP provides outside 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) and the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 550WP and the WB150F.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and WB150F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 550WP will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 550WP Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 550WP Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 550WP Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
55
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 550WP as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 550WP and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus 550WPSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 550WP Samsung WB150F
Also called as mju 550WP -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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
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 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 167g (0.37 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $230