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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung ST150F

 7030 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Olympus 7030

 ST150F 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung ST150F

 7030 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung ST150F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung ST150F
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