Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(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
- Released January 2013

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 7030 was announced 4 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7030 grades vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung ST150F
7030 | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 7030
ST150F | 7030 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung ST150F
7030 | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 versus the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and ST150F.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung ST150F |
Alternative name | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $179 | $300 |