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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 24 months before the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB150F

 7030 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus 7030

 WB150F 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB150F

 7030 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 against the WB150F.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung WB150F
Alternative name mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 grams (0.31 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $230