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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Updated by Olympus SH-3
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 3 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH-2 matches up against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Samsung WB150F

 SH-2 WB150F 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus SH-2

 WB150F SH-2 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB150F

 SH-2 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 has physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-2 versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 versus the WB150F.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-2 and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and WB150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SH-2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
54
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB150F Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SH-2 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-03-11 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $230