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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was introduced 2 years after the WB150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH-1 grades against the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Samsung WB150F

 SH-1 WB150F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SH-1

 WB150F SH-1 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Samsung WB150F

 SH-1 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has got physical measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 against the WB150F.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and WB150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SH-1 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
49
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
37
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus SH-1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-03-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $230