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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
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 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 7000 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7000 matches up versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung ST150F

 7000 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 7000

 ST150F 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung ST150F

 7000 ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7000 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the ST150F.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and ST150F.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
55
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Stylus 7000Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Samsung ST150F
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $300