Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7030
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7030 was introduced 4 years before the DV150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7030 matches up versus the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung DV150F
| 7030 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 7030
| DV150F | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung DV150F
| 7030 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung DV150F |
| Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | - |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $179 | $150 |