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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 2 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH-2 scores versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung DV150F

 SH-2 DV150F 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus SH-2

 DV150F SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung DV150F

 SH-2 DV150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-2 and the DV150F.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SH-2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
Samsung DV150F Street photography info
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
54
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
34
relatively wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-03-11 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271g (0.60 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 380 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $150