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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung WB150F

 7040 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus 7040

 WB150F 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB150F

 7040 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7040 and the WB150F.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WB150F.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung WB150F
Also called as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 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 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $230