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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
Samsung DV150F
(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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung DV150F

 7030 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus 7030

 DV150F 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"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).

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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.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung 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